Artist: Johann Rudolf Huber (1668 – 1748) was a famous Swiss portrait artist.
Engraver: Johann Rudolph (Rudolf) Schellenberg (1740 - 1806) was a Swiss artist and engraver, the grandson of Johann Rudolf Huber.
Titled in the plate: Marraine. 17. The typewritten label on the back of the engraving: Unknown F1173 Marraine.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving on wove paper. Gilded contemporary frame.
Provenance: Said to be from the Heinz Estate. All thirteen prints in this set are uniformly framed and bear identical collector’s labels verso.
Dimensions: Image approximately 6 1/2" x 4". Sheet approximately 9 1/4" x 6 1/4". Framed approximately 10" x 7".
Condition: Stains, foxings. Partial loss of gilding on the frame. Unexamined outside of frame.
Publication: Recueil De XXIV Differens Costumes De La Ville Et Du Canton De Basle choisis dans divers etats de la societe sur la fin du XVIIe. Siecle. Graves d'apres les dessins de J. R. Huber par J. R. Schellenberg, Publie par Cretien de Mechel, Graveur, & Membre de diverses Academies. A Basle. M. DCC. XCVIII. Plate 17. Marraine portant un enfant au bapteme.
Art Movements, Periods and Schools: Swiss School XVIII C.