The Sacrifice of Jephtha's Daughter
Giovanni Battista Pittoni, not dated
Jephtha, in armour and a red cloak, stands on a flight of steps holding a dagger in his right hand pointed towards his daughter who kneels in front of a pedestal surmounted by a flaming urn. They are at the centre of a crowded , animated and emotive scene. This painting is a modello for the large canvas at the Palazzo Reale in Turin.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Sacrifice of Jephtha's Daughter, not dated
Date supported
1969
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
63 x 72 cm
Grant
2500
Total cost
9500
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