Rare copper engraving by Johann Melchior Füssli (1677 - 1736)
Mounted on contemporary paper
1742
Size: 17 x 20 cm
Melchior Füssli was a draughtsman, engraver and book-illustrator. Born Zurich 1677, died Zurch 1736. Wanderer through Germany. 1697 back in Zurich., where opened an engraving workshop with publishing company. Had a monopoly in Zurich in this area.