Ahasuerus gives his ring to Mordecai - Dutch Bible Scenes - Antique Engraving (c.1720)
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Ahasuerus gives his ring to Mordecai
Artist: Bernard Picart or Picard (11 June 1673 – 8 May 1733)
Engraver: Matthijs Pool (1676–1740)
Provenance: These illustrations were used in various publications including the Figures de la Bible (1720) and the Taferelen der voornaamste geschiedenissen van het Oude en Nieuwe Testament (1728)
Production date: c.1720.
Image size: 35x21 cms.
Conditon: General age related toning.
One of the most powerful pieces of ornamentation mentioned in the Bible is a ring—particularly the signet ring. It was worn not as an accessory, but rather the wearing of it represented the personal legal signature or status of the owner. For Mordecai to have access to the king’s own signet ring indicates the trust and power he had been afforded, and his badge of office.
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Ahasuerus gives his ring to Mordecai
Artist: Bernard Picart or Picard (11 June 1673 – 8 May 1733)
Engraver: Matthijs Pool (1676–1740)
Provenance: These illustrations were used in various publications including the Figures de la Bible (1720) and the Taferelen der voornaamste geschiedenissen van het Oude en Nieuwe Testament (1728)
Production date: c.1720.
Image size: 35x21 cms.
Conditon: General age related toning.
One of the most powerful pieces of ornamentation mentioned in the Bible is a ring—particularly the signet ring. It was worn not as an accessory, but rather the wearing of it represented the personal legal signature or status of the owner. For Mordecai to have access to the king’s own signet ring indicates the trust and power he had been afforded, and his badge of office.