Jephthah's Daughter - French School 1820s

Jephthah's Daughter
Jephthah's Daughter

Title

Jephthah's Daughter - French School 1820s

Alternative Title

Jephthah welcomed by his Daughter after winning the Battle against the Ammonites

Date

ca. 1820 - 1829

Medium

black chalk, brown wash heightened with white on light brown paper

Format

14 7/8 x 15¾ in. (379 x 400 mm.)

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 high in a curious overhand position.

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Citation

“Jephthah's Daughter - French School 1820s,” The Triangle Research Hub, accessed May 16, 2024, https://triangleresearchhub.omeka.net/items/show/2200.