Print Description
Scene of a man and woman weighing gold coins at a table, surrounded by financial documents and tools. The woman weighs coins while the man appears to be making records.
Made by Frederik Chrstiaan Bierweiler after David Teniers II.
Medium: Mezzotint engraving with black/grey hand colouring on hand-laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Not visible.
Sheet size: 22.2 x 25.5 cm (8.74 x 10.04 inch). Image size: 22.2 x 25.5 cm. (8.74 x 10.04 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Margins have some remains from framing; the image is in very good condition. Partial loss of captions at bottom. Remains of glue on rear from attachment. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
GOLD WEIGHING, DAVID TENIERS, FREDERIK CHRSTIAAN BIERWEILER, MEZZOTINT, 19TH CENTURY, FINANCIAL SCENES, GENRE PAINTING, 1810, DUTCH ART, RARE PRINT | PCO-E21-14
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published by Frederik Chrstiaan Bierweiler, around 1810.
Biography engraver: Frederik Chrstiaan Bierweiler (1783-1831) was a Dutch engraver known for his mezzotint work, often reproducing works of notable Dutch and Flemish masters. He was active in the early 19th century, producing detailed and expressive engravings.
Biography artist: David Teniers II (1610-1690) was a Flemish painter, renowned for his genre scenes depicting everyday life, often with a humorous or moralistic undertone. His works capture details of 17th-century Flemish life and are highly prized for their richness and detail.
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