Erichthonius found by the daughters of Cecrops, Hendrick Heerschop, 1650 - 1672Hendrick Heerschop · 1672

  • Creation date1672
  • Dimensions110.0 x 122.0 cm
The daughters of Cecrops find Erechthonius. Two women kneel to the child in a wicker basket. The child has part of the body of a snake. On the right, a young woman and an old woman are watching. On a stone pedestal is a bust.

Hendrick Heerschop (1626 – 1690)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Erichthonius found by the daughters of Cecrops, Hendrick Heerschop, 1650 - 1672
  • Artist: Hendrick Heerschop
  • Year: 1672
  • Original dimensions: 110.0 x 122.0 cm
  • Format: Square
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Main color: Espresso

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