The Triumph of Mordecai, c. 1641, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Dutch, 1606–1669, Etching, The Netherlands, 17th century, Queen Esther was raised by her cousin Mordecai, an exiled Israelite living in Ahasuerus's kingdom. Because Mordecai exposed a plot on his life, the king asks his chief minister, Haman, to suggest a reward for a favored subject. Mistakenly thinking he will be the honoree, Haman recommends letting the person comport himself like the king. Ironically, Mordecai then rides in majesty, while his humiliated enemy Haman has to lead the procession

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