The Daughters of Cecrops finding the child Erichthonius
- Artist
- Jacob Jordaens
- Date
- 1640
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Mythological painting
- Location
- Kunsthistorisches Museum
This mythological painting depicts the moment when the Daughters of Cecrops discover the divine child Erichthonius, born from the earth and associated with Athena in Greek mythology. The scene captures their awe as they find the infant, symbolizing the autochthonous origins of Athens. The painting’s dynamic composition and dramatic lighting exhibit characteristics of the Baroque style, emphasizing movement and emotion. While early texts conflated Erichthonius with Erechtheus, by Classical times, they are understood as distinct figures.
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