Erichthonius gevonden door de drie dochters van Cecrops 1670 - 1719

This etching by Dutch artist Arnold Houbraken depicts the myth of Erichthonius, a mythical king of Athens, who was discovered as a baby by the daughters of Cecrops. In the etching, three women, likely the daughters of Cecrops, are shown looking at the baby Erichthonius lying in a basket. This scene is set in a classical landscape with a broken-down ancient structure and an urn at the top, conveying a sense of antiquity and history. The etching is part of a larger series of prints by Houbraken based on Greek mythology, showcasing the artist’s skill in storytelling through visual arts.