594 - After JÄGER (*1808), The Cotta Bible based on Luther’s translation, woodcut

After JÄGER (*1808), The Cotta Bible based on Luther’s translation, woodcut After Gustav Jäger (1808, Leipzig – 1871, ibid.): Cotta Bible – The Holy Scriptures according to Luther, 19th century, woodcut Technique: Woodcut on paper Inscription: Inscribed “Braun & Schneider” on the left below the image. The publishing house Braun & Schneider was founded in 1843 by Kaspar Braun and Friedrich Schneider. The publishing house was preceded by Caspar Braun & v. Dessauer, Anstalt für Holzschneidekunst, which was founded by Kaspar Braun in 1838. He thus adopted the wood engraving technique further developed by Thomas Bewick toward the end of the 18th century, which became the leading reproduction technique for illustrations in the 19th century. Date: 19th century Description: Monogrammed “GJ” in the lower left of the image. Signed lower right: “Ruepprecht sc”. Keywords: 19th century, Figurative, Religious, Germany, Size: Paper: 13.0 cm x 15.0 cm (5.1 x 5.9 in) Condition: In poor condition. The sheet has water stains over a large area and foxing in the margins.