"The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt," on view at the NCMA from September 25, 2025, through March 8, shipped up to Boston after its run here.

One of the most exciting parts of working on Esther has been discussions with colleagues at the @gardnermuseum in Boston about partnering as the third venue for the exhibition, says Michele Frederick, the NCMA's Curator of European Art and Provenance Research. The Gardner was interested in the Old Master focus—they are well known for their collection of Dutch art from the 1600s—and the opportunity it presented to engage with Boston's Jewish community in a meaningful way. The Gardner's exhibition space is smaller than NCMA's, which offered the exciting chance to showcase some of the same objects in slightly different conversations. This includes the Gardner's rare Flemish tapestry of Esther and the NCMA's "The Feast of Esther" by Jan Lievens, both featured prominently in the Raleigh version. ------- All images provided by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: The exhibition "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt" in Hostetter Gallery, 6 August 2026 — 18 January 2027. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston.