Artist: Johann Ulrich Kraus (1655–1719) was an early German illustrator, engraver, and publisher in Augsburg.
Artist: Charles Le Brun was a French painter. As a court painter to Louis XIV, he was a dominant figure in 17th-century French art.
Artist: Sébastien Leclerc (1637 - 1714) was a French artist from the Duchy of Lorraine. He worked for Louis XIV, being made "graveur du Roi" doing engraving work for the royal house.
Engraver: Johanna Sibylla Küsel. Married Johann Ulrich Krauss in 1685 and subsequently signed herself 'Johanna Sybilla Kraussin.'
Title: XXVII, For Hunting. Entertainment in the fall season room. "Er fuhrt und munter aus die wind spil zu dem lauf". It guides and encourages the greyhound to run. - "Ein jager horn." A chasing horn.
Inscribed: Er fuhrt und munter aus die Wind-Spil zu dem lauf". It guides and encourages the greyhound to run. - "Ein jager horn." A chasing horn. DUCIT ET EXCITAT AGMEN.
Dimensions: Sheet 6" X 5 1/4". Backing sheet 13 7/8" x 11".
Publisher: Jakob Koppmayer.
Edition: Tapisseries Du Roy, Ou Sont Representez Les Quatre Elemens Et Les Quatre Saisons. Avec Les Devises Qvi Les Accompagnent & Leur Explication: Königliche Französische Tapezereyen, Oder überauß schöne Sinn-Bilder, in welchen Die Vier Element, samt den Vier Jahr-Zeiten, Neben den Dencksprüchen und ihren Außlegungen, vorgestellet werden.
Date: C. 1690.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving on laid paper.
Mat and Frame: Pasted to the backing sheet alongside the left edge.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum (Book of prints) 1873,0510.1637-1679.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XVII C. German School XVII C.