French School, circa 1820

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

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French School, circa 1820
Jephthah welcomed by his Daughter after winning the Battle against the Ammonites
black chalk, brown wash heightened with white on light brown paper
14 7/8 x 15¾ in. (379 x 400 mm.)

Lot Essay

Jephthah, the leader of the Israelites, made a pact with God on the eve of a battle against the Ammonites that in exchange for victory he would sacrifice the first person to come out of his house to welcome him. His daughter greeted him upon his return, and Jephthah was forced to sacrifice her.