The Daughters of Cecrops discover Ericthonius: Ovid, Metamorphoses, Book 2

Thomas Carwitham, active 1723, British1723

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Title: The Daughters of Cecrops discover Ericthonius: Ovid, Metamorphoses, Book 2
Creator: Thomas Carwitham, active 1723, British
Creator Lifespan: 1673/1773
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: 1723
Physical Dimensions: Sheet: 5 × 7 1/2 inches (12.7 × 19.1 cm)
Subject Keywords: religious and mythological subject, literary theme, crow (animal), basket, forest, figures, Erichthonius, hidden in a basket, is handed over by Minerva to Aglauros and her sisters (Cecrops' daughters) to be taken care of
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Pen, ink and brown wash on medium, slightly textured, white wove paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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