Scenes from the Life of Esther (1556 Veronese), art

Scenes from the Life of Esther (1556) is a cycle of three paintings by Paolo Veronese.

Abstract

Veronese painted three scenes from the life of Esther:

• (a) Esther Crowned by Ahasuerus
• (b) The Triumph of Mordecai
• (c) The Banishment of Vashti

History and current location

The paintings (oil on canvas) were made for the ceiling of the nave of the church of San Sebastiano in Venice [Italy], where they are still located.

External links

• [ Web Gallery of Art]