Die Tochter Jephtas geht ihrem Vater entgegen

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Title

Die Tochter Jephtas geht ihrem Vater entgegen

Creator

Edward von Steinle (1810-1886)

Date

1853

Format

Height 44.6 x Width 56.1 cm

Source

Städel Museum / Städelsches Kunstinstitut and Städtische Galerie (Frankfurt, Germany)

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. The triangle is held high and played on the side of the instrument.

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Citation

Edward von Steinle (1810-1886), “Die Tochter Jephtas geht ihrem Vater entgegen,” The Triangle Research Hub, accessed May 16, 2024, https://triangleresearchhub.omeka.net/items/show/1544.