Story of Erichthonius (Erechtheus) . unknown c. 1480-1500 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'10" x W 21'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Spanish Art Gallery (1/2 share Funara Keller Co.) 7/25/1918; transferred to SS 20771 [SS 7243]. French & Co. sold to W. Hinckle Smith 8/1/1919 [SS 20771]. French & Co. received from Hinckle Smith 2/20/1932; returned 11/19/1936 [SS 17530]. L: birth of Erichthonius (Erechtheus): Gaea hands him over to Minerva; R: Erichthonius, hidden in a basket, is handed over
Story of Erichthonius (Erechtheus) . unknown c. 1480-1500 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'10" x W 21'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Spanish Art Gallery (1/2 share Funara Keller Co.) 7/25/1918; transferred to SS 20771 [SS 7243]. French & Co. sold to W. Hinckle Smith 8/1/1919 [SS 20771]. French & Co. received from Hinckle Smith 2/20/1932; returned 11/19/1936 [SS 17530]. L: birth of Erichthonius (Erechtheus): Gaea hands him over to Minerva; R: Erichthonius, hidden in a basket, is handed over by Minerva to Aglauros & her sisters (Cecrops' daughters) to be taken care of; Center: the daughters of Cecrops with the child, Erichthonius (?) (BRD) garland with flowers French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 7243 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 20771 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 17530
Size: 11430px × 6463px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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