Artwork
Jephta's Daughter Being Led to the Altar
Jephta's Daughter Being Led to the Altar is a paint painting by Gerrit de Wet. It dates from 1657 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Jephta’s Daughter Being Led to the Altar is a 1657 painting by Gerrit de Wet, a Dutch artist influenced by Rembrandt, depicting a poignant biblical scene in a somber and dramatic manner.
Subject & Meaning
The work illustrates the pre-sacrificial moment of Jephta’s daughter from the Book of Judges, conveying solemnity and gravity through the depiction of figures in dark robes, a kneeling praying woman, and a grand stone archway backdrop.
Technique & Style
De Wet employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, guiding the viewer’s eye into the scene, characteristic of his skill with color, honed under Rembrandt’s influence.
History & Provenance
Created in 1657, the painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection, reflecting de Wet’s activity in Haarlem (1643-1662) across religious and landscape themes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gerrit de Wet (1616, Amsterdam? – 1674, Leiden), sometimes called De Wett, Düwett, De Weth, or De Weet, was a Dutch painter. He was a scholar of Rembrandt, whose manner he imitated; he also painted landscapes, and was…
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