420 - J. SCHELLENBERG (*1740), Picture Academy for Young People, Plate XXXVII, 1784, Etching

J. SCHELLENBERG (*1740), Picture Academy for Young People, Plate XXXVII, 1784, Etching Johann Rudolf Schellenberg (1740 Basel – 1806 Töß near Winterthur): Picture Academy for Young People, Plate XXXVII, 1784, Etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: Signed in the lower right corner of the printing plate: “Schellenberg del. et sc.” Date: 1784 Description: From the plate volume of the multi-volume work “Bilder-Akademie für die Jugend,” to which Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Gottfried Chodowiecki, Johann Ulrich Schellenberg, and other illustrators contributed. The page is divided into several small panels featuring miniatures on various themes, such as allegories, ancient fables, historical events, and scenes from mythology and literature, as well as encyclopedic illustrations intended for the education of young people. Source: Johann Sigmund Stoy (1745 Nuremberg–1808 Nuremberg) *Bilder-Akademie für die Jugend*, 1784, No. 37 | Book, Mythology, Genre, Science, Politics Keywords: Allegory, Mythology, Fable, Craft, Astronomy, Science, Animals, Fairy tale, Illustrations, Religion, Reformation, Baptism, 18th century, Classicism, Religious, Germany, Size: Paper: 22.9 cm x 31.8 cm (9 x 12.5 in), Plate: 20.7 cm x 28.0 cm (8.1 x 11 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Slightly foxed on all sides and somewhat soiled along the margins. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped. The upper right corner of the sheet is folded. There are a few minor marginal tears along the lower edge of the sheet. Rubbing on the lower right margin. A restored marginal tear in the upper left corner.