570 - J. LEYBOLD (*1755) after FÜGER (*1751), Klopstock’s Messiah, Prayer in Gethsemane, Copper engraving

J. LEYBOLD (*1755) after FÜGER (*1751), Klopstock’s Messiah, Prayer in Gethsemane, Copper engraving Johann Friedrich Leybold (1755 Stuttgart - 1838 Vienna) after Heinrich Friedrich Füger (1751 Heilbronn - 1818 Vienna): Klopstock's Messiah, Fifth Canto Prayer in Gethsemane, 19th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Stamp: Lower right Blank stamp, Lugt no.: 994. Johann Friedrich Frauenholz (1758-1822). Nrnberg. 19th century Inscription: Signed on the left below the depiction with "Invented and drawn by H. Füger", inscribed in the centre with: "Klopstock's Messias, Fünfter Gesang" and signed on the right with "Engraved by J. F. Leybold.". Date: 19th century Description: Jesus on the Mount of Olives with angels and chalice. He kneels before the angel with a pleading gesture. The depiction shows a scene from the 5th canto from the heroic poem by Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, an epic in 20 cantos, from the year 1773. The fifth canto is enclosed with the print as a text printed on Japanese paper. Please note our other offers from the series 'Klopstock's Messiah'. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Religious, Germany, Size: Paper: 67,7 cm x 47,4 cm (26,7 x 18,7 in), Plate: 53,0 cm x 38,0 cm (20,9 x 15 in), Depiction: 46,2 cm x 34,5 cm (18,2 x 13,6 in) Condition: Rather good condition. The paper is discoloured due to its age. The edges of the sheet are torn several times and slightly damaged. The corners of the sheet are damaged by bumps and creases. The image makes a very good impression. The sheet is especially foxed at the corners.