This antique hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the legendary "Hirsch von 66 Enden" (stag with 66 points), a celebrated royal hunting trophy commemorated in German hunting lore. The sheet bears a period Augsburg imprint crediting Johann Elias Ridinger (German, 1698-1767), reading in the plate:
"Joh. El. Ridinger del. sculps. et excudit Aug. Vind."
("drawn, engraved, and published in Augsburg" - Augusta Vindelicorum).

The image is richly detailed with a strong intaglio impression and hand-applied color. The inscription references the historic hunt dated September 18, 1696 near Furstenwalde; this date refers to the event commemorated, not the production date of the print itself.

Medium: hand-colored copperplate
engraving/etching on laid paper

Origin: Augsburg (Aug. Vind.), Germany

Artist/Publisher: Johann Elias Ridinger

Date: 18th century (commemorating the 1696 hunt)

Condition: typical light toning/age wear consistent with an antique work on paper; please review photos for exact condition and margins.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent for its age - vivid color, strong impression, full margins, and no tears or losses. Minor age toning and gentle edge wear consistent with a late 17th-early 18th century print. Unframed.

This is a museum-worthy example of royal hunting art - equally at home in a fine art collection, a sporting library, or as a statement piece in a refined interior.

Origin:
Austria

Materials & Techniques:
Paper

Details:
Art Subjects: Animals
Country of Origin: Austria
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent for its age - vivid color, strong impression, full margins, and no tears or losses. Minor age toning and gentle edge wear consistent with a late 17th-early 18th century print. Unframed.

This is a museum-worthy example of royal hunting art - equally at home in a fine art collection, a sporting library, or as a statement piece in a refined interior.