Esther
John Everett Millais · 1865
Why it's great
A queen in a dazzling gown, with her hair loose and a jeweled crown, prepares to go before the king, in the Bible story of Esther. Millais painted her with a mix of fear and courage. In the story, she risks her life to save her people. It's a portrait of bravery.
Where to see it
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Hang it on your wall
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John Everett Millais was born in Southampton, England, and was a child prodigy who entered the Royal Academy at 11. He co-founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group that painted with bright color and fine detail. Later he became a famous society painter and was made a baronet, the first artist to receive that honor. He ended his life as President of the Royal Academy in London.
