Esther and Mordecai

Artist: Aelbert Cuyp
Artwork: Esther and Mordecai
Description: This painting depicts the biblical story of Esther and Mordecai. Esther, a Jewish woman, was chosen as queen of Persia by King Ahasuerus. Her cousin Mordecai refused to bow down to Haman, a high-ranking official, and was sentenced to death. Esther risked her life to approach the king and plead for Mordecai’s life and the lives of the Jewish people.
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