Manchester Art Gallery

Jeptha's distress at meeting his daughter

Henry Singleton (after), 1766 - 1839



Jeptha's distress at meeting his daughter

Henry Singleton (after) 1766 - 1839

Summary

Jepthah returning victorious from battle, clasping his hands and looking up. He has pledged to offer the first living thing to greet him from his house as a burnt offering in return for victory and his daughter runs out first, on the left, with other women, dancing and playing music behind her. Printed and published in London by William Bond.


Object Name

Jeptha's distress at meeting his daughter

Creators Name

Henry Singleton (after)

Date Created

1804

accession number

1945.68

Collection Group

fine art
on paper, print
British

Support

paper

Medium


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