Artist: Johann Peter Molitor (German, 1702–1756), after.
Engraver: Rudolf Stang (German, 1831-1927).
Title: Jesus of Nazareth.
Inscriptions: P. Molitor inv. l.l. R. Stang sc. l.r. Latin (lower panel): “Ecce panis angelorum factus cibus viatorum.” German (upper panel): “Das Brot, welches ich geben werde, ist mein Fleisch für das Leben der Welt.” (John 6:51). Additional German texts in side panels.
Dimensions: Sheet 15" x 11".
Date: ca. 1860–1880.
Materials and Technique: Engraving on wove paper.
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: Minor repair to a small puncture in the upper right margin verso, not affecting the image. Lost corners. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Art Movements, Periods and Schools: German School XIX C.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia.