During the Dutch Golden Age of painting, the Book of Esther was a source of inspiration for both Jewish and Christian communities in the Netherlands. Rembrandt and his contemporaries depicted essential scenes of Esther’s story in paintings, prints, drawings, and decorative arts. This guided tour of The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt will explore the full range of the Book of Esther’s popularity and meaning in Rembrandt’s time.