Esther, Ahasuerus and Haman (1628)
Pieter Fransz. de Grebber1628 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1652)
Specifications
- Year
- 1628
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1600–1652
About the artwork
Pieter Fransz. de Grebber is the artist behind "Esther, Ahasuerus and Haman", dated 1628. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Religion, a short history: Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Context for 1628: In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. In the Dutch Republic, a prosperous middle-class market supported landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and scenes of daily life painted at a modest scale for the home.
"Esther, Ahasuerus and Haman" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1600–1652
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