448 - J. SYSANG (1703–1757), Educator Johann Gottlieb Bidermann, 1753, copper engraving

J. SYSANG (1703–1757), Educator Johann Gottlieb Bidermann, 1753, copper engraving Johann Christoph Sysang (before 1703, Leipzig – 1757, ibid.): Portrait of Johann Gottlieb Bidermann (1705, Naumburg – 1772, Freiberg), educator and historian, seated in a hip portrait, facing right, looking at the viewer, 1753, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper, mounted on paper Inscription: Inscribed with the sitter’s name below the portrait; monogrammed “JCS sc” at the bottom right. The print comes from the Rosenthal Collection—Munich/Hilversum. Date: 1753 Description: Bidermann studied at the University of Wittenberg; in 1741, he became principal in Naumburg; from 1747, he served as principal at the Gymnasium in Freiberg. He was a German educator, historian, and theologian. Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 14.4 cm x 8.9 cm (5.7 x 3.5 in), Image: 9.3 cm x 7.0 cm (3.7 x 2.8 in) Condition: Good condition. The paper has discolored due to its age and is stained or foxed. The lower left corner of the sheet is damaged, and the tip of the upper left corner is missing.