Jefta wordt door zijn dochter verwelkomd 1665

This etching by François Tortebat, dated 1665, depicts the biblical story of Jephthah, a judge of Israel, welcoming his daughter home after fulfilling a vow to sacrifice her to God in exchange for victory. Jephthah is depicted riding a horse at the center of the composition, surrounded by various figures representing the story, such as the daughter who welcomes her father home. The artwork's dramatic composition and detailed depiction of the scene, make it an important piece of the Dutch Baroque era.