571 - J. LEYBOLD (*1755) after FÜGER (*1751), Klopstock’s Messiah. Canto III, Copper engraving

J. LEYBOLD (*1755) after FÜGER (*1751), Klopstock’s Messiah. Canto III, Copper engraving Johann Friedrich Leybold (1755 Stuttgart - 1838 Vienna) after Heinrich Friedrich Füger (1751 Heilbronn - 1818 Vienna): Klopstock's Messiah, Third Canto The disciples and their guardian angels, 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 "Erfunden und gezeichnet von H. Füger", inscribed in the centre with: "Klopstock's Messias, Dritter Gesang" and signed on the right with "Gestochen von J. F. Leybold.". Date: 19th century Description: Satan disturbs the dreams of the sleeping Judas. The illustration shows a scene of the 3rd canto from the heroic poem by Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, an epic in 20 cantos, from the year 1773. The third canto is enclosed as 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 47,5 cm (26,7 x 18,7 in), Plate: 52,0 cm x 37,4 cm (20,5 x 14,7 in), Depiction: 45,9 cm x 35,0 cm (18,1 x 13,8 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.