Xerxes I Collection

Esther before Ahasuerus. Creator: Artemisia Gentileschi
Esther before Ahasuerus

Esther and Ahasuerus, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Giuseppe Bazzani
Esther and Ahasuerus, early-mid 18th century

Esther and Ahasuerus. Creator: Unknown
Esther and Ahasuerus, unknown date

The Wrath of Ahasuerus, 1640-1724. Creator: Unknown
The Wrath of Ahasuerus, 1640-1724. King Ahasuerus rises from the table in anger. Haman is seated at left, and Esther in the centre. Manner of Gerbrand van den Eeckhout

Iran, Tehran, National Museum of Iran, Procession of Xerxes frieze from the ancient city of Persepolis

Persian Wars / Battle of Thermopylae 480 BC, 1864 (engraving)
ELD5620190 Persian Wars / Battle of Thermopylae 480 BC, 1864 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Ahasuerus promising Esther he will grant anything she requests (colour litho)
5226883 King Ahasuerus promising Esther he will grant anything she requests (colour litho) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Esther, Ahasuerus, and Haman, c. 1668 (oil on canvas)
499579 Esther, Ahasuerus, and Haman, c.1668 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 96.5x119.5 (framed) 70x93 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Esther)

Map of Ancient Greece
6340084 Map of Ancient Greece by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Map of Ancient Greece. Routes of King of Persia Xerxes Is army (blue) and navy (red)

Ruins of the Palace of Xerxes at Persepolis (engraving)
3647018 Ruins of the Palace of Xerxes at Persepolis (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Palace of Xerxes at Persepolis)

The Story of Esther. Creator: Hans Schaufelein the Elder
The Story of Esther

He wrote in King Ahasuerus name, and sent letters by posts on horseback, Creator: William Holl
He wrote in King Ahasuerus name, and sent letters by posts on horseback, 19th century? Biblical scene, from Esther, 8: 10: And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus name, and sealed it with the kings ring

The Vale of Tempe, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Vale of Tempe, 1890. Vale of Tempe in Thessaly, Greece, celebrated by Greek poets as a place of Apollo and the Muses and the scene of numerous battles throughout history

Xerxes Crossing The Hellespont, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Xerxes Crossing The Hellespont, 1890. Pontoon Bridges were constructed during the second Persian invasion of Greece on the orders of Xerxes I of Persia so his army could cross the Hellespont

Ruins of Thebes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of Thebes, 1890. Thebes, largest city of ancient region of Boeotia dated to Mycenaean times (1600-1100 BC), allied with Persians during the 480 BC invasion under Xerxes

Greek Triremes at the Battle of Salamis, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Greek Triremes at the Battle of Salamis, 1890. Greek galleys at the Battle of Salamis, a naval battle fought between the Greeks under Themistocles

The Spartans at Plataea, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Spartans at Plataea, 1890. The Battle of Plataea 479 BC, was the final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece

Back view of the Gate of All Nations, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was begun during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC)

Panorama of the ruins of Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC) and his son Xerxes I (485-465 BC)

Esther before Ahasuerus, 1628. Found in the Collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Esther before Ahasuerus. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Esther fainting before Ahasuerus, 1730. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Esther before Ahasuerus, 1894. Artist: Barrias, Felix-Joseph (1822-1907)
Esther before Ahasuerus, 1894. Private Collection

The story of Esther and Ahasuerus, 1639. Artist: Guercino (1591-1666)
The story of Esther and Ahasuerus, 1639. Found in the collection of University of Michigan Museum of Art

Esther before Ahasuerus, ca 1730. Artist: Ricci, Sebastiano (1659-1734)
Esther before Ahasuerus, ca 1730. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Esther before Ahasuerus, 1478-1480. Artist: Lippi, Filippino (1457-1504)
Esther before Ahasuerus, 1478-1480. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

Esther before Ahasuerus. Artist: Bigari, Vittorio Maria (1692-1776)
Esther before Ahasuerus

Esther before Ahasuerus, Between 1660 and 1670. Artist: Bonatti, Giovanni (1635-1681)
Esther before Ahasuerus, Between 1660 and 1670. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

Esther in the presence of Ahasuerus, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Esther in the presence of Ahasuerus, 1866. Esther (Haddash or Hadassah) coming into the presence of King Ahasuerus fainting in fear as she expects to die if it is discovered that she is a Jew

Carving of a bull and lion, Persian, 5th century BC. Detail of a carving on the north wing of the east stairway at the palace of the Persian king Xerxes I (ruled 486-465 BC) at Persepolis

Esther (c450 BC) before her husband King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Esther (c450 BC) before her husband King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia, 1866. She is denouncing Haman as the enemy who would have her and her people (the Jews) killed. From the Bible (Esther 1-10)

The Battle of Plataea, 479 BC, in which the defeat of the invasion forces of Xerxes was the final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece

BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE. The Greek defense at the pass of Thermopylae against the Persian army of Xerxes. 480 B.C. Illustration, late 19th century

XERXES AT HELLESPONT. King Xerxes I (Ahasuerus) of Persia commanding the punishment of the sea after a storm destroyed the first bridge of ships constructed across the Hellespont pass

Ahasuerus Showing his Treasure to Mordecai (oil on canvas)
XIR182594 Ahasuerus Showing his Treasure to Mordecai (oil on canvas) by Vignon, Claude (1593-1670) (attr. to); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Blois

Esther and Ahasuerus (oil on canvas)
XAL167599 Esther and Ahasuerus (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B. C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I
BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B.C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I and the Greek army led by Themisocles at Salamis, 480 B.C

BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE. The Greek defense at the pass of Thermopylae against the Persian army of Xerxes, 480 B.C. Illustration, late 19th century

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Xerxes I, also known as Ahasuerus, was a powerful king of ancient Persia. His reign is depicted in various artworks and historical artifacts that shed light on his life and the events surrounding him. One such artwork is "Esther before Ahasuerus" by Artemisia Gentileschi, displayed at the National Museum of Iran in Tehran. This painting portrays the biblical story of Esther pleading for her people's survival before King Ahasuerus. Another depiction can be found in the Procession of Xerxes frieze from ancient Iran. This frieze, also housed at the National Museum of Iran, showcases scenes from Xerxes' grand procession during his rule. The Persian Wars and Battle of Thermopylae are significant events associated with Xerxes I. An engraving from 1864 captures this historic battle where Xerxes faced off against Greek forces led by Leonidas I. The story of Esther and King Ahasuerus continues to inspire artists worldwide. In France, a stunning needlework piece called "Hanging" beautifully illustrates their tale. In another artwork titled "King Ahasuerus promising Esther he will grant anything she requests, " we witness their intimate conversation captured through a color lithograph print. A captivating oil painting by an unknown artist depicts Esther, Ahasuerus, and Haman in vivid detail. This masterpiece offers insight into their complex relationships during this tumultuous period. To understand the geographical context surrounding Xerxes' reign, a map of Ancient Greece becomes essential. It helps us visualize how his empire extended across vast territories during his rule. Visiting Persepolis allows one to witness firsthand the ruins of Xerxes' magnificent palace engraved forever in history's annals. Engravings offer glimpses into its former glory while igniting our imagination about life within its walls.