427 - J. SCHELLENBERG (*1740), Academy of Fine Arts, Plate XXI, 1784, Etching

J. SCHELLENBERG (*1740), Academy of Fine Arts, Plate XXI, 1784, Etching Johann Rudolf Schellenberg (1740 Basel – 1806 Töß near Winterthur): Picture Academy for Youth, Plate XXI, 1784, Etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: Signed lower right on the printing plate: “Schellenberg inv. et.fec.” 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. 21 | Book, Mythology, Genre, Science, Politics Keywords: Allegory, mythology, fable, craft, astronomy, science, animals, fairy tales, illustrations, religion, sacrifice, altar, Prometheus, children’s play, consecration, execution, idols, Jesus as a boy in the temple, Jesus Christ, 18th century, Classicism, Religious, Germany, Size: Paper: 23.0 cm x 32.2 cm (9.1 x 12.7 in), Plate: 21.1 cm x 28.0 cm (8.3 x 11 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Slightly foxed on all sides and soiled and stained along the margins. Short tear at the lower left margin.