TJM - The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt
Tue, May 20
|The Jewish Museum
Discover The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt at the Jewish Museum NYC—a compelling exhibition of 17th-century art illuminating Purim and Dutch identity.
Time & Location
May 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – Aug 10, 2025, 11:00 PM
The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave &, E 92nd St, New York, NY 10128, USA
About the event
Step into the world of 17th-century Amsterdam with The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt, a powerful exhibition at the Jewish Museum, New York, co-organized with the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Featuring works by Rembrandt van Rijn and his contemporaries, the exhibition presents an extraordinary collection of paintings, prints, drawings, and Jewish ceremonial objects centered around the biblical Book of Esther. The narrative, beloved by both Jewish and Christian communities of the Dutch Golden Age, served as a symbol of liberation, identity, and resilience.
Immigrant Jewish communities in tolerant Amsterdam celebrated Purim with artful Esther scrolls and theatrical performances, while Dutch society embraced Queen Esther’s story as a reflection of national pride. Through this exhibition, visitors experience the artistic and cultural exchange that shaped this pivotal era.
For more details and ticket information, visit the Jewish Museum website.
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