This stained glass window, designed by Henry Holiday and made by James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars Glass) in 1891, forms part of the exquisite series in Salisbury Cathedral depicting notable women of the Bible. Like the companion panels of Sarah and Hannah, it combines refined artistry with devotional symbolism, presenting Ruth and Esther as exemplars of faith, courage, and virtue.
Esther Theme Pages
A central figure in the Hebrew Bible’s Book of Esther, Esther is a Jewish woman who becomes queen of Persia and courageously intervenes to save her people from genocide.
