Artist: Johann Rottenhammer, or Hans Rottenhammer (Germany, 1564 – 1625), after.
Engraver: Pierre Viel (France, 1755-1810).
Title: The Judgement of Paris.
Signed and Titled in plate: Rottenhamer; Veil sc.; Le Jugement de Pâris; Das Urtheil des Paris.
Dimensions: Image 8 1/2" x 6 3/4". Sheet 17 3/4" X 12 1/4'.
Date: Late XVIII C.
Materials and Techniques: engraving and etching on Chine Collé laid onto wove paper.
Watermark: no.
Mat and Frame: no.
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: Foxing on the supporting sheet, left margin of the supporting sheet is torn and glued. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XVIII C. German School XVII C.