Crowning of Esther by Ahashverus Esther couronnée par Assuérus , c. 1783
Copper Engraving
25 x 30.25 in
64 x 76 cm
Printed in Paris
Plate 1 from a series of seven depicting the story of Esther, executed 1775-93 after a series of seven cartoons for tapestries designed 1736-42; plate advertised in the 'Journal de Paris', 8 September 1783.