Johann Elias Ridinger (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). (There are Two Kinds of Lynxes: Stone + Calf Lynx. They have 2-3 cubs and shall live long.) Two families of five old and four cubs amidst a rocky scenery splendid in its light contrast. Etching + engraving. (1736.) Inscribed: Cum Priv. Sac. Cæs. Majest. / I. El. Ridinger invent. delin. sculps. et excud. Aug. V., otherwise in German/French/Latin as before. 34.7 x 42 cm.
Thienemann + Schwarz 217. – Sheet 22 of the “Study of the Wild Animals along with the Excellent Poetry of the Highly Famous Mr. Barthold Heinrich Brockes” as rich subtext in German. – Figurative watermark. – Three sides with ca. 1 cm wide margin, below somewhat smaller.
Offer no. 28,246 / price on request