The Daughters of Cecrops Open the Casket Entrusted to Them by Minerva

1589

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

Associated Names
Hendrick Goltzius

Related Artist, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

Hendrick Goltzius

Artist After, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

This is a drawing of three women and a child in a wooded landscape. The drawing features three women standing and leaning against a large tree. The central figure is engaging with her surroundings, while the woman on the right appears to be in conversation. The woman on the left is facing away, observing the landscape. A child is seated in a basket-like structure, playing or holding an object. The landscape is lush with trees and foliage. The drawing style shows attention to detail in the trees, leaves, and garments. A bird is perched on a branch above them, and a distant structure is visible toward the right. The scene conveys a sense of calm and timelessness.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18.7 x 26 cm (7 3/8 x 10 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 19.6 x 27.2 cm (7 11/16 x 10 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.147

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein 1996, no. 563, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Leo Steinberg, New York (1920-2011); Estate of Leo Steinberg; gift to NGA, 2011.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger: 539

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-: no. 563, i/ii.

Inscriptions

in plate, across lower edge: Mandat Erichtonium Cecrope natis, / Et temere inspiciant ne sua sacra iubet / Vimen et Aglauros reserat gemin, e q sorores / Delictum cornix garru la cernit avis

Wikidata ID

Q76559435

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