Cecrops døtre afslører Minervas hemmeligheder 1814

"Cecrops døtre afslører Minervas hemmeligheder" (Cecrops' daughters reveal Minerva's secrets), a pencil drawing by Danish artist Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (1783-1853) dated 1814, depicts a scene of three nude female figures. The central figure kneels in a pose reminiscent of classical sculpture, while another figure holds a baby in a basin and the third figure stands behind, her face turned in contemplation. The drawing's sketchy lines and subtle shading give a sense of movement and intimacy, characteristic of Eckersberg's Neoclassical style. This study, likely intended for a larger composition, offers insight into the artist's process and his interest in classical mythology.