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==Abstract==
==Abstract==
Veronese painted three scene from the life of Esther:
Veronese painted three scenes from the life of Esther:
*(a) [http://www.wga.hu/art/v/veronese/02a/2nave/1ceilin1.jpg Esther Crowned by Ahasuerus]
*(a) [http://www.wga.hu/art/v/veronese/02a/2nave/1ceilin1.jpg Esther Crowned by Ahasuerus]
*(b) [http://www.wga.hu/art/v/veronese/02a/2nave/1ceilin2.jpg The Triumph of Mordecai]  
*(b) [http://www.wga.hu/art/v/veronese/02a/2nave/1ceilin2.jpg The Triumph of Mordecai]  

Revision as of 20:14, 23 April 2010

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:

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]