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Esther, Ahasuerus, and Haman

Jan Steen (Dutch, 1626–1679)

Esther, Ahasuerus, and Haman

Jan Steen (Dutch, 1626–1679)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Portrait

Medium

oil on canvas

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Esther, Ahasuerus, and Haman by Jan Steen (Dutch, 1626–1679).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.