Cecrops Collection

Cecrops Daughters Finding Erichtonius. Sketch. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Cecrops Daughters Finding Erichtonius. Sketch, unknown date

Cecrops Daughters Finding Erichtonius, c. 1632 (oil on panel)
3930914 Cecrops Daughters Finding Erichtonius, c.1632 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 31x33 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Erichthonius daughters Cecrops Cecrops find Erechthonius
Erichthonius found by the daughters of Cecrops, The daughters of Cecrops find Erechthonius. Two women kneel by the child who is lying in a wicker basket. To the right a young and an old woman watch

Erichthonius three daughters Cecrops born wasted seed
Erichthonius found by the three daughters of Cecrops, Erichthonius, born from the wasted seed of Vulcan on Mother Earth and trapped in a basket by Minerva, is found by the three daughters of Cecrops

Mercury dining Cecrops daughters; Envy infecting Aglauros
Mercury dining with Cecrops and his daughters; Envy infecting Aglauros

The daughters of Cecrops open the basket that Minerva has entrusted them, print maker: Hendrick Goltzius workshop of, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

The Daughters of Cecrops, King of Attica, Find Erichthonius, Hendrick Heerschop, 1650 - 1672

Erichthonius
The daughters of Cecrops are told to guard a box but not to open it; of course they do, and out pops the snake-child Ericthonius, scaring them so they jump off the Acropolis

Herse and Mermes
Hermes/Mercury falls madly in love with Herse, daughter of Cecrops, and bribes her sister Aglaura to help him achieve his amorous ends

Aglaura into Rock
Aglaura, daughter of Cecrops, is inspired by Athena, who hates her, with jealousy of her sister Herse, beloved by Hermes, who consequently turns her into a rock

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Cecrops was a legendary figure in Greek mythology, said to be the first king of Athens. He was believed to have been half man and half serpent, with his lower body resembling that of a snake. According to myth, Cecrops was responsible for introducing many important aspects of civilization to the people of Athens, including laws, marriage, and religion. Despite his unusual appearance, Cecrops was highly respected by his subjects and is often portrayed as a wise and just ruler. He is also credited with founding the city of Athens and establishing its government. In some versions of the myth, Cecrops is said to have been born from the earth itself or created by the god Hephaestus. Regardless of his origins, he remains an important figure in Greek mythology and a symbol of wisdom and leadership. Today, Cecrops serves as a reminder that sometimes true greatness can come from unexpected sources. His story continues to inspire those who value justice, lawfulness, and progress in society.