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1813.39

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Esther before Ahasuerus

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Artist

Frans Francken, II (the Younger) (Antwerp, 1581 - 1642, Antwerp)

Title

Esther before Ahasuerus

Creation Date

n.d.

Century

16th-17th century

Dimensions

20 13/16 in. x 31 1/2 in. (52.86 cm x 80.01 cm)

Object Type

painting

Creation Place

Europe, Flanders, Flanders

Medium and Support

oil on panel

Credit Line

Bequest of the Honorable James Bowdoin III

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1813.39


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