Jephthah and his Daughter
Title
Jephthah and his Daughter
Creator
Angelica Kauffman (1741 - 1807)
Angelica Maria Anna Catharina Kauffmann
Date
1700/1799
Type
Painting
Format
52 × 62 cm
Source
State Hermitage Museum: St. Petersburg, Russia.
Is Referenced By
AKG
Abstract
In a biblical scene from the book of Judges, Jephthah's daughter comes out to greet her triumphant warrior father, only to realize that he has promised to sacrifice to God, whatever comes out of his house to meet him when he returns. The triangle is held out across the body with a straight arm.
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Citation
Angelica Kauffman (1741 - 1807) and Angelica Maria Anna Catharina Kauffmann, “Jephthah and his Daughter,” The Triangle Research Hub, accessed May 18, 2024, https://triangleresearchhub.omeka.net/items/show/1708.
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