Rembrandt Chooses a Queen

by Deborah Bodin Cohen

Is 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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681156822
• ISBN13: 9781681156828
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Apples & Honey Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3