Jephthah Meeting His Daughter
Title
Jephthah Meeting His Daughter
Creator
Jacques van der Wyhen (ca.1588 - ca. 1638)
Date
1558
Format
10 5/8 x 14 1/2 in
Is Referenced By
Frick Art Reference Library Photoarchive
Arcade Catalog
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 played in a left-handed manner.
Collection
Citation
Jacques van der Wyhen (ca.1588 - ca. 1638), “Jephthah Meeting His Daughter,” The Triangle Research Hub, accessed May 18, 2024, https://triangleresearchhub.omeka.net/items/show/1832.
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