Bilder Ottomar Elliger the Younger (1666–1735) – The Feast of Herod and the Beheading of John the Baptist – Engraving (1700)

Beskrivning

"Herodes Banket" and "De Onthoofding van Johannes den Doper" illustrate the tragic biblical narrative of the death of John the Baptist. This engraving from the work Historiae Celebriores Veteris vel Novi Testamenti Iconibus Representatae, published by Christoph Weigel in Nuremberg. The work exhibits the characteristic late Baroque interest in theatrical lighting and complex architectural depth.

Ottomar Elliger the Younger was a Dutch painter and engraver of German descent who studied under Michiel van Musscher and the influential Gerard de Lairesse. He became a prominent historical painter in Amsterdam and later attained the position of court painter to the Elector of Mainz. Elliger is recognized for his mastery of classical composition and his ability to render dramatic narratives with anatomical precision and architectural grandeur. His contributions to seventeenth and eighteenth-century biblical illustration were extensive, providing high-quality designs for major theological publications. His legacy is defined by his synthesis of Dutch realism with the formal elegance of the French classical style.

Artist or Maker:
Ottomar Elliger.

Dimensions:
Approximately 23 cm x 36 cm.

Medium:
Engraving.

Date:
1700.

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.