Jephthah Met by His Daughter
Title
Jephthah Met by His Daughter
Creator
Frans Franck (1607-1667)
Date
1627
Medium
Oil on panel
Format
21 1/4 x 28 1/4 in (54.0 x 71.7 cm)
Is Referenced By
Frick Art Reference Library Photoarchive
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 player plays a large triangle with a large beater while dancing.
Collection
Citation
Frans Franck (1607-1667), “Jephthah Met by His Daughter,” The Triangle Research Hub, accessed May 18, 2024, https://triangleresearchhub.omeka.net/items/show/1834.
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