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 (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.