The three daughters of Cecrops finding Erichthonius 1639

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"The Three Daughters of Cecrops Finding Erichthonius" is a 1639 painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Paulus Bor. This work is a notable example of Bor's engagement with mythological themes, a common subject matter in the Baroque period. The painting depicts a scene from Greek mythology involving the daughters of Cecrops, the mythical king of Athens, and their discovery of the infant Erichthonius.

According to the myth, Erichthonius was born from the earth and was a child of Hephaestus and Gaia, or alternatively, Hephaestus and Athena, depending on the version of the myth. Athena, wishing to keep the child hidden, placed him in a chest and entrusted it to the daughters of Cecrops—Aglauros, Herse, and Pandrosos—warning them not to open it. Driven by curiosity, the sisters disobeyed and opened the chest, finding the infant Erichthonius, who was part human and part serpent.

Bor's painting captures the moment of this discovery with dramatic intensity and a keen eye for detail. The composition is carefully arranged to draw the viewer's attention to the central figures of the daughters and the mysterious infant. The use of light and shadow enhances the emotional impact of the scene, highlighting the expressions of shock and awe on the sisters' faces. The artist's skillful rendering of textures and fabrics adds to the overall realism and depth of the painting.

Paulus Bor, primarily known for his work within the Utrecht Caravaggisti movement, often incorporated elements of Caravaggio's dramatic chiaroscuro and naturalism into his own style. "The Three Daughters of Cecrops Finding Erichthonius" exemplifies Bor's ability to blend these influences with his unique interpretation of classical themes, resulting in a work that is both visually compelling and rich in narrative content.

This painting is an important piece within Bor's oeuvre and contributes to our understanding of how 17th-century Dutch artists engaged with and reinterpreted ancient myths. It remains a significant work for both its artistic merit and its cultural-historical value.

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