Jephthah’s Daughter Comes to Meet Her Father by Gustave Dore

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TitleJephthah's Daughter Comes to Meet Her Father
ArtistGustave Dore
Art MovementRomanticism

About Jephthah's Daughter Comes to Meet Her Father

The artwork, titled “Jephthah’s Daughter Comes to Meet Her Father,” is a religious painting created by the artist Gustave DorĂ©. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is part of “The Holy Bible” series.

In the artwork, a central female figure, likely Jephthah’s daughter, stands prominently with arms outstretched upward in a gesture of greeting or joy. She is accompanied by several other figures, each engaged in various expressive poses. The background features intricate detailing, enhancing the dramatism and emotional intensity typical of the Romanticism movement. The use of light and shadow, along with flowing garments and dynamic positioning, underscores the religious and narrative gravity of the scene, illustrating a moment of significant biblical importance.

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