"The Banishment of Vashti" by Paolo Veronese depicts the biblical scene of Queen Vashti's banishment by King Ahasuerus, rendered with the artist's characteristic use of colour, light, and dramatic composition.

Paolo Veronese, a leading painter of the Venetian High Renaissance, created "The Banishment of Vashti", a work depicting a scene from the Book of Esther. The painting captures the moment when Queen Vashti is banished by King Ahasuerus for her disobedience. This event sets the stage for Esther to become the new queen. Veronese's composition, with its theatrical arrangement of figures and opulent details, reflects the artistic conventions of the 16th century. The painting is presented in an oval format, with the figures arranged on a series of steps leading up to a classical architectural structure. Vashti, dressed in red and green robes, is being led away by several figures, while others look on with expressions of concern or indifference. The sky above is filled with billowing clouds, adding to the dramatic atmosphere of the scene. The artist's use of colour and light creates a sense of depth and movement, drawing the viewer into the narrative. The figures are rendered with a naturalism that is characteristic of Veronese's style, and their expressions and gestures convey a range of emotions.