Johann Elias Ridinger (1698 in Ulm - 1767 in Augsburg) was a German painter, engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He is considered one of the most famous German engravers of animals, particularly horses, hounds and hunting scenes.
Ridinger, Johann Elias. Wolf hunting. "Wie der Wolff mit Netzen zu fangen". Orig. copperplate engraving by J. E. Ridinger after his own drawing. Augsburg, 1729. 26,5:40,5 cm.
Ridinger, Johann Elias. Partridges. "Wie die Rebhüner mit dem Hamen und Scheis Pferd zu fangen". Orig. copperplate engraving by J. E. Ridinger after his own drawing. Augsburg, 1729. 27:40,5 cm.
Ridinger, Johann Elias (1698-1767). Roe deer hunting. "Wie die Rehe mit Hunden gehetzet werden". Orig. copperplate engraving from Ridinger's "Der Fürsten Jagd-Lust". Engraved by J. E. Ridinger after his own drawing. Augsburg, 1729. 34:43,5 cm (cutout of a mount).
Ridinger, Johann Elias (1698-1767). Wild boar. "Wild Schwein Flüchtig". Orig. copper-engraving, J. E. Ridinger, "Entwurff Einiger Thiere ...". Augsburg: Ridinger, 1740. With German title under the picture. 16,5:14 cm.