Esther Denouncing Haman to King Ahasuerus by Ernest Normand, Esther 7, Bible.Gallery
Esther Denouncing Haman to King Ahasuerus is a oil on canvas painting by Ernest Normand (1857–1923), created in 1888. Measuring 244.5 × 167 cm, it depicts the biblical scene from Esther 7.
Esther Denouncing Haman to King Ahasuerus created
1888
and was completed in 1888
Its dimension is 244.5cm wide and
167cm high
and it was drawn with oil on canvas style.
Artwork Description
This dramatic scene is from the Old Testament of the Bible. Esther, wife of the King of Persia, is pointing accusingly at Haman, a treacherous friend of the King. King Ahasuerus is sitting in the shadows behind Esther. The strong contrasts of light and shade, and the theatrical poses create a vivid scene. The style and subject are characteristic of the History painting style, which carried great prestige at this time. Ernest Normand was a successful London painter. He showed this picture at the Royal Academy, London in 1888;
Artist : Ernest Normand