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