Jephthah and His Daughter
1745
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1745
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man and a woman in a dramatic scene. The woman is Jephthah's daughter, from a biblical story. She's about to be sacrificed by her father. This story was often depicted in art, and it's interesting that the artist chose to focus on the emotional moment between Jephthah and his daughter. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique: etching.
