424 - J. PENZEL (*1754) after SCHELLENBERG (*1740), Academy of Fine Arts, Plate XXVI, 1784, etching

J. PENZEL (*1754) after SCHELLENBERG (*1740), Academy of Fine Arts, Plate XXVI, 1784, etching Johann Georg Penzel (1754 Hersbruck – 1809 Leipzig) after Johann Rudolf Schellenberg (1740 Basel – 1806 Töß near Winterthur): Picture Academy for Youth, Plate XXVI, 1784, etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: Signed in the lower part of the printing plate: “Schellenberg del. / Penzel sc.” Date: 1784 Description: From the plate volume of the multi-volume work *Bilder-Akademie für die Jugend* (Picture Academy for Youth), to which Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Gottfried Chodowiecki, Johann Ulrich Schellenberg, and others contributed illustrations. 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. 26 | Book, Mythology, Genre, Science, Politics Keywords: Allegory, mythology, fable, craft, astronomy, science, animals, fairy tales, illustrations, religion, architecture, pagoda, St. Peter’s Basilica, Bernini, Alexander the Great, Gordian knot, idols, silversmith, hammerwork, Zeus, Phidias, Olympia, wonders of the world, geology, mining, Solomon, Solomon’s judgment, 18th century, Classicism, Mythology, Germany, Size: Paper: 22.9 cm x 32.1 cm (9 x 12.6 in), Plate: 21.7 cm x 28.1 cm (8.5 x 11.1 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Slightly foxed on all sides, with soiling and stains on the margins. Pale liquid stain in the upper right corner. A box pleat caused by the printing process is visible on the left margin of the sheet. Tiny hole in the center of the figure of Solomon. Traces of creases and folds along the lower edge of the print.