Jephthah and his daughter: Joseph and his brothers

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Title

Jephthah and his daughter: Joseph and his brothers

Creator

Franz Christoph Janneck (1703 - 1761)

Date

1748

Medium

Oil on copper

Format

A pair of paintings: both are 22 5/8 by 28 7/8 in (57.5 x 73.3 cm)

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. This image depicts a large triangle having a thin diameter that is prominently placed the painting.

Comments

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Collection

Paintings

Citation

Franz Christoph Janneck (1703 - 1761), “Jephthah and his daughter: Joseph and his brothers,” The Triangle Research Hub, accessed May 16, 2024, https://triangleresearchhub.omeka.net/items/show/2280.