Visual Identity, Exhibition Graphics, Exhibition Catalogue
The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt at the Jewish Museum examines how the heroic story of Queen Esther served as a popular source of inspiration for Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1609) and his contemporaries in 17th-century Netherlands. Featuring over 120 works, including paintings, prints, and drawings by Rembrandt, Aert de Gelder, and Jan Steen, among others, as well as Jewish ceremonial art and decorative objects, The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt illustrates how the story of the biblical queen influenced Dutch art and culture and represented an enduring symbol of triumph over adversity at a time of vibrant cultural exchange.
Exhibition Organization and Tour
The exhibition is curated by Abigail Rapoport, Curator of Judaica at the Jewish Museum, and Michele L. Frederick, Curator of European Art at the North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh. The exhibition graphic design by Studio LHOOQ.
