The Story of Esther
The Met
Artist: Marco del Buono Giamberti|Apollonio di Giovanni di Tomaso(Italian, Florence 1402–1489 Florence)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood
Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 55 3/8 in. (44.5 x 140.7 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A painting of an outdoor procession with people on horseback and an indoor banquet.
Detailed Description
This horizontal panel painting is divided into two main scenes: an outdoor procession on the left and an indoor banquet on the right. The left side depicts a city street with a long line of people, many on horseback, moving from left to right. In the background, various buildings with red-tiled roofs and light-colored stone walls are visible, including a grey church with a large rose window and two spires. The figures in the procession wear elaborate garments, predominantly in shades of gold, red, and dark blue, with intricate patterns. Their horses are depicted in white, black, brown, and grey, adorned with decorative gold and red trappings. Several figures walk alongside the horses, some carrying bundles. The scene transitions to the right into an open hall with dark arched ceilings supported by light-colored columns. The background wall of the hall is covered in a rich, patterned gold fabric. Numerous figures, similarly dressed in opulent gold and red attire, populate this space. In the foreground, a long table covered with a white tablecloth is set with multiple red cups and gold vessels. Several individuals are seated around the table, while others stand nearby, some appearing to serve or interact.
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