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Azor masters: Haman Convinces Ahasuerus

Azor masters ca. 1430

Haman Convinces Ahasuerus

illumination (62 × 90 mm) — 15th century
Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague

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This work is linked to Esther 3:9

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Haman (kneeling) convinces King Ahasuerus (Artaxerxes) that all disobedient people in his kingdom should be killed. Haman does not tell the king that he wants this just to be rid of his rival Mordecai.

Mediaeval illuminations on the story of Esther and Mordecai:
Queen Vashti Refuses to Appear before Ahasuerus | Haman Convinces Ahasuerus |
Esther before Ahasuerus | Haman and Ahasuerus visit Esther | Mordecai is led through the city by Haman | Death of Haman | Death of the Eunuchs