Courtesy, The Jewish Museum London
Museums & GalleriesUpper East Side

The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

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Description

The biblical book of Esther, traditionally read during Purim, served as inspiration for both Jewish and Christian communities in Holland during Rembrandt’s lifetime, thanks to Amsterdam’s general religious tolerance. This manifested itself in creative works, seen in this exhibition’s painting, prints, drawings and decorative arts by Rembrandt van Rijn and his contemporaries.

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Location

The Jewish Museum

1109 Fifth Ave. Manhattan, NY, 10128

Features

Type
Museums
Culture & History
Music
International Collections
Seasonal
Winter
Accessibility
Large Print
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Adaptive Activities
Audio Description
Neurodiverse Programming
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