Antique Map-MILITARY MAN-LEANING-SHIELD-Ridinger-c.1720

This print shows an noble military figure leaning on a shield while stepping from a stone. He wears chains around his neck.

Made by Johann Elias Ridinger after own design.

Medium: Engraving on Handlaid paper. Watermark: No.

Sheet size: 11 x 18 cm (4.33 x 7.09 inch). Image size: 11 x 18 cm. (4.33 x 7.09 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Trimmed to image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MILITARY MAN-LEANING-SHIELD | RB-A7-24

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Age estimate: c.1720.

Reference: In Slovak National Gallery.

Biography engraver: Johann Elias Ridinger (1698-1767) was a German painter, engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He is one of the most famous German engravers of animals, in particular horses, hunting scenes and dogs. He was trained in painting by Resch and Falch, and was taught engraving by Georg Philipp Rugendas.