M. BERNIGEROTH (*1670), The baptism of John, the people of Jerusalem, Copper engraving

Martin Bernigeroth (1670 Rammelburg - 1733 Leipzig): The I, II, III and IV Advent, Four representations: "The Baptism of John", "The Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem", "The Miracles He Performs", "Witnessing the Joyful", 18th century, Copper engraving

Technique: Copper engraving on Laid paper, mounted on Paper

Inscription: Below the depiction with explanatory text field. The German engraver Martin Bernigeroth (*1670 Rammelburg - 1733 Leipzig) produced about 1600 copper engravings, including portraits of Henning Friedrich Graf von Bassewitz (*1680), Roman and Russian Imperial Privy Councillor; Johann Christian Schamberg (*1667), physician and chemist; Otto Mencke (*1644), scholar of morals, philosophy and politics. Because of the personalities portrayed, his work remains important to this day. He is the founder of the famous Leipzig family of engravers; his sons are Johann Martin and Johann Benedict, who also worked as engravers. In 1707 he received the title of court copper engraver. His pupils included Christian Heckel and Johann Christoph Sysang.

Date: 18th century

Description: The four representations are each labelled at the top.

Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Biblical, Israel, Jerusalem,
Dimensions: Laid paper: 21,1 cm x 17,4 cm (8,3 x 6,9 in), Depiction: 18,6 cm x 14,5 cm (7,3 x 5,7 in) Artist Name: Martin Bernigeroth (1670 Rammelburg - 1733 Leipzig) Medium: Copper engraving Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.

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Condition: Good condition. The sheet is browned due to its age and there are brown spots in the margins; box pleat in upper margin. The very beautiful illustration is not affected by this, it makes a very good impression. Within the fourth illustration a small hole can be seen.