"An uplifting historical tale exploring the intersection of art history and religion." —Kirkus Reviews"Refreshing....This title is recommended for all libraries." —Association of Jewish LibrariesA Junior Library Guild SelectionIs there a story behind Rembrandt's famous painting of Queen Esther?In Rembrandt Chooses a Queen, the famous artist has a problem. He wants to paint a scene from the biblical Purim story, but his model is too vain to portray the beautiful yet humble Esther.
Samuel, a Jewish apprentice in Rembrandt's workshop, believes his sister Isabel would be the perfect replacement. She knows the Purim story well, is inspired by Esther's bravery, and proud to be Jewish. Now they just need to convince the great artist.Based on the real Rembrandt painting Ahasuerus and Haman at the Feast of Esther, this inspiring story of Judaism and art intersecting in 17th century Amsterdam includes an author's note about Purim and a short biography of Rembrandt by a professor of art history.
| ISBN: | 9781681156828 |
| Publication date: | 7th January 2025 |
| Author: | Deborah Bodin Cohen, Kerry Olitzky |
| Illustrator: | Cinzia Battistel |
| Publisher: | Apples & Honey Press an imprint of Behrman House |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Reading age: | 4+ |
| Genres: |
Stories about Family and Friends Historical Fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists People / Places PSHE: Family Issues |
He wants to paint a scene from the biblical Purim story, but his model is too vain to portray the beautiful yet humble Esther. Samuel, a Jewish apprentice in Rembrandt's workshop, believes his sister Isabel would be the perfect replacement.
Rembrandt Chooses a Queen is aimed at readers aged 4 and over.
Rembrandt Chooses a Queen features in the following genres: Stories about Family and Friends, Historical Fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists, People / Places, PSHE: Family Issues
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. Not Available.
Rembrandt Chooses a Queen was written by Deborah Bodin Cohen, Kerry Olitzky and published by Apples & Honey Press an imprint of Behrman House
Rembrandt Chooses a Queen has 32 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. Not Available.