Ahasuerus at the End of the World | Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl | 1888 Size:12"x8" She holds a staff topped

She holds a staff topped with a crescent moon in her left hand and a wand in her right

and the elongation of the figure contribute to an other worldly effect

and transcendence

The royal arms of Elizabeth I are visible on the foresail with the Royal Standard and St George's flag flying from the main- and foremasts respectively

crouched in a fiery orb and wielding a compass to measure the universe

Ahasuerus at the End of the World | Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl | 1888 Size:12"x8" She holds a staff topped"Ahasuerus at the End of the World" is a late 19th century oil painting by Hungarian artist Adolf Hirmy Hirschl. Done in oil on canvas, the work depicts the Wandering Jew, called "Ahasuerus" in legends since at least the 17th century, witnessing the end of the world, as he was cursed to do for laughing at Christ during his crucifixion. The exceedingly dark symbolism used in the work has been used to cite Hirschl as a Symbolist. Print: A premium