Jephthah Met by His Daughter

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Jephthah Met by His Daughter

c. 1803

William Blake (English, 1757–1827)

This scene, derived from the Old Testament book of Judges, shows the painful greeting of the soldier Jephthah and his daughter. Jephthah had vowed to God that if he was victorious in battle he would offer as a sacrifice whoever came out of his house first to meet him.

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Object Details

Title:

Jephthah Met by His Daughter
Based on the Old Testament book of Judges

Date:

c. 1803

Artist:

William Blake (English, 1757–1827)

Medium:

Pen and ink and watercolor over graphite on paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 14 1/4 x 16 3/8 inches (36.2 x 41.6 cm)

Classification:

Drawings

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. William Thomas Tonner, 1964

Accession Number:

1964-110-9

Geography:

Made in England, Europe

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