Jephthah Met by His Daughter

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Title

Jephthah Met by His Daughter

Creator

Unknown

Date

1700/1799

Type

Painting (photograph of)

Medium

Oil on canvas

Format

23 3/4 x 36 3/4 in

Source

Rhode Island School of Design Museum: Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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 father, only to realize that he has promised to sacrifice to God, the first person that he sees. A young girl plays the triangle as part of Jephthah's daughter's entourage.

Comments

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Geolocation

Collection

Paintings

Citation

Unknown, “Jephthah Met by His Daughter,” The Triangle Research Hub, accessed May 18, 2024, https://triangleresearchhub.omeka.net/items/show/2090.