Esther before Ahasuerus, ca. 1628–35 Artemisia Gentileschi (Italian [Roman], 1593–1651/53) Oil on canvas; 82 x 107 3/4 in. (208.3 x 273.7 cm) Gift of Elinor Dorrance Ingersoll, 1969 (69.281)

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