122 Johann Daniel Preissler (1666–1737) – The Bear and The Aurochs – Engraving (c. 1710)
This detailed engraving features two distinct zoological studies: "Der Bär" (The Bear) and "Der Auer Ochs" (The Aurochs). Both animals are depicted in profile, rendered with precise linework that highlights their form and characteristics. The bear is shown walking, while the aurochs, a now-extinct wild cattle species, is portrayed with its powerful build and distinctive horns. This print originates from a German natural history or encyclopedic work, contributing to the early 18th-century documentation of European fauna.
Johann Daniel Preissler was a prominent German engraver, painter, and director of the Nuremberg Academy of Fine Arts. He is best known for his significant contributions to the Teutsche Academie (German Academy), a comprehensive illustrated work that adapted and expanded upon Joachim von Sandrart's original treatise. Preissler played a crucial role in the creation of many plates for this extensive publication, covering various subjects including natural history, thereby influencing artistic and scientific education in early 18th-century Germany.
Artist or Maker: Johann Daniel Preissler
Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 18 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: Circa 1710
Condition Report:
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