Artwork
Daughter of Jephthah
Daughter of Jephthah is a gouache drawing by the Baroque artist Louis Chéron. It dates from 1685 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Daughter of Jephthah is a drawing by Louis Chéron, created in 1685, executed in pen and black ink with brown wash and white gouache on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a biblical scene, likely representing the story of Jephthah's daughter, where a sorrowful woman stands beside a mounted figure giving orders, surrounded by soldiers and a walled city.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of techniques, using ink for outlines, brown wash for shading, and white gouache for highlights, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality against a gold-bordered background.
History & Provenance
The drawing is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Artist & collection
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