SCHOOR, Aelbert Jansz. van der - b. ~1603 Utrecht, d. ~1672 Utrecht - WGA

SCHOOR, Aelbert Jansz. van der

(b. ~1603 Utrecht, d. ~1672 Utrecht)

Dutch painter. Little is known about this artist. He is documented in Utrecht between 1620 and 1672, but also in Dordrecht and perhaps in Enkhuizen. Working as a painter of still-lifes, historical scenes and genre pieces, the artist also executed at least 12 portraits, all dated between 1642 and 1651. His style is undoubtedly indebted to Abraham Bloemaert.

Esther and Mordecai
Esther and Mordecai by

Esther and Mordecai

This painting shows Esther singing before Mordecai. The subject of this painting is taken from the Biblical Book of Esther. According to the Bible, Esther was a Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus.

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