Anonymous Death of Hamanillumination (62 × 88 mm) — 15th century Royal Library, The Hague This work is linked to Esther 7:9 Rate this work of art: |
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Esther begs Ahasuerus to revoke the decree against the Jews. It works; Esther gets the king to grant the Jews permission to kill all their enemies, completely turning the tables on them. In the background Haman, the source of all evil, hanged, on the pole intended for Mordecai. Mediaeval illuminations on the story of Esther and Mordecai: |
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