Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). Hunting Scenes. Set of 4 sheet. Mezzotints. Inscribed as below, the quatrains in German-Latin each. 39.8-39.9 x 45.2-45.6 cm.
Thienemann 1115-1118; Schwerdt III, 146, d ( “Rare set”, 1928 ); Schwarz 1116 (plate I/XXXV) + 1117; Helbing XXXIV (1900), 1499 (sheet II only, trimmed to platemark).
The Wild Boar devastating the Land is killed. – The hunted defenseless Roebuck. – The Prey-covetous Wolf a Catch of the Hounds. – The Fox Hide tousled by Force.
Offer no. 14,674 / sold
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