Christian Friedrich Fritzsch Collection

La Souris, c1763. Creator: Christian Friedrich Fritzsch
La Souris, c1763. The mouse, and below its skeleton. The " Histoire Naturelle, generale et particuliere, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi", (Natural History, General and Particular)

La Noctule & La Serotine, c1763. Creator: Christian Friedrich Fritzsch
La Noctule & La Serotine, c1763. The Common noctule bat and the serotine bat. The " Histoire Naturelle, generale et particuliere, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi", (Natural History)

La Chauve-Souris les Ailes entendues & La Chauve-Souris sur ses quatre Jambes, c1763. Bat shown with wings extended, and on all fours

Le Fer-A-Cheval & Le Fer-A-Cheval suspendu par les pieds, c1763. The Greater horseshoe bat showin on all fours, and hanging upside-down

La Taupe & La Taupe Depoiuillee de sa Peau, c1763. The mole, and the mole without its skin. The " Histoire Naturelle, generale et particuliere, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi"

La Barbastelle & La Pipistrelle, c1763. Creator: Christian Friedrich Fritzsch
La Barbastelle & La Pipistrelle, c1763. The barbastelle bat and the pipistrelle bat. The " Histoire Naturelle, generale et particuliere, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi"

Man worship woman Title page Les philosophes amoureux
Man in worship for a woman Title page for: Les philosophes amoureux. Comedy and verse, 1733, In a room a man grabs hold of a womans hand and looks at her penetratingly

Portrait Philippe-Emmanuel de Lorraine Duke Mercoeur
Portrait of Philippe-Emmanuel de Lorraine, Duke of Mercoeur, Portrait bust in oval to the right of Philippe-Emmanuel de Lorraine, in armor

Portrait Johannes Cuchlinus oval pastor Johannes Cuchlinus
Portrait of Johannes Cuchlinus, Portrait in oval of pastor Johannes Cuchlinus, half to the left. On the head a calot. Johannes Cuchlinus, Christian Friedrich Fritzsch, 1719 - 1774, paper, engraving

Portrait Gaspard de Coligny Portrait bust oval
Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, Portrait bust in oval to the right of Gaspard de Coligny with hat. Below the oval his name and titles are written on a pedestal

Portrait Don Juan Austria Portrait bust oval
Portrait of Don Juan of Austria, Portrait bust in oval to the right of Don Juan of Austria, in armor. A ribbon with the symbol of the Order of the Golden Fleece hangs around his neck

Portrait Philip II Cro Portrait bust oval right
Portrait of Philip II of Croy, Portrait bust in oval to the right of Philip II of Croy, Duke of Aarschot, Prince of Chimay, in armor, above which a broad ruff

Allegory marriage placed graceful cartouche up
Allegory of marriage, placed in a graceful cartouche that is made up of flowers, plants, and architectural fragments. Centrally in the performance

Portrait Johan Casimir palatine Rhine Portrait bust
Portrait of Johan Casimir, palatine on the Rhine, Portrait bust in oval to the right of Johan Casimir, in armor. Below the oval his name, titles and date of death are written on a pedestal

Kneeling woman worship man Title page Adelaart
Kneeling woman in worship for a man Title page for: Adelaart, or the victorious virtue, drama, 1770 and 1774, A woman is worshiping on her knees in front of a man

Portrait Peter Leopold Archduke Austria Petrus Leopoldus
Portrait of Peter Leopold, Archduke of Austria Petrus Leopoldus, Archidux Austriae (title on object), Peter Leopold, Archduke of Austria as a young man, half to the right

Couple embrace man woman strong embrace nature
Couple in embrace, A man and woman in a strong embrace in nature. The print is marked at the top center: XIV, embracing each other, kissing, Christian Friedrich Fritzsch (mentioned on object)

Portrait Pedro Enriquez Gusman Portrait bust
Portrait of Pedro Enriquez Gusman, Portrait bust in oval to the left of Pedro Enriquez Gusman, in armor. Below the oval his name and titles are written on a pedestal

Portrait Sixtus V Portrait bust oval right Pope Sixtus V
Portrait of Sixtus V, Portrait bust in oval to the right of Pope Sixtus V, with calot and enveloped in his papal robe. Below the oval there are names, title and date of death on a pedestal, Sixtus V

Portrait Ernst Archduke Austria Portrait bust
Portrait of Ernst, Archduke of Austria, Portrait bust in oval to the right of Ernst, in armor, above which a broad ruff. A chain with the symbol of the Order of the Golden Fleece hangs around his

Portrait Albrecht Archduke Austria Portrait bust
Portrait of Albrecht, Archduke of Austria, Portrait bust in oval to the right of Albrecht, in armor, above which a broad ruff. Below the oval his name and titles are written on a pedestal

Portrait Hans Kasper ArkstA e literary scholar Hans Kasper ArkstA e
Portrait of Hans Kasper Arkstee, The literary scholar Hans Kasper Arkstee, sitting at a table in his study, a medal on the jacket. He holds open a book on the table with his left hand

Portrait Willem van der Mark lord Lumey Portrait bust
Portrait of Willem van der Mark, lord of Lumey, Portrait bust in oval to the left of Willem van der Mark, in armor. Below the oval his name, titles and date of death are stated on a pedestal

Portrait Lamoraal count van Egmond Portrait bust
Portrait of Lamoraal, count van Egmond, Portrait bust in oval to the right of Lamoraal, in armor. A chain with the symbol of the Order of the Golden Fleece hangs around his neck

Portrait of Philip de Montmorency, Baron Montigny, Christian Friedrich Fritzsch, 1753 - 1774

Jerome de Lalande, French astronomer
Jerome de Lalande (1732-1807), French astronomer. Joseph Jerome Le Francois de Lalande trained as a lawyer, but also took a keen interest in astronomy

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Christian Friedrich Fritzsch was a talented artist known for his intricate and detailed creations. One of his notable works is "La Souris, " a captivating piece that showcases the beauty and grace of a mouse. With delicate strokes, Fritzsch brings this tiny creature to life, capturing its essence in stunning detail. In another masterpiece titled "La Noctule & La Serotine, " Fritzsch explores the world of bats. These nocturnal creatures are depicted with such precision and artistry that they seem to fly off the canvas. The intricacy of their wings and the intensity in their eyes reveal Fritzsch's deep understanding of these fascinating animals. Fritzsch's creativity extends beyond just animals as seen in "Le Fer-A-Cheval & Le Fer-A-Cheval suspendu par les pieds. " This intriguing artwork portrays horseshoes suspended by their feet, challenging our perception of everyday objects, and is through pieces like these that Fritzsch demonstrates his ability to transform ordinary subjects into extraordinary works of art. Continuing with his exploration of nature, Fritzsch presents us with "La Taupe & La Taupe Depoiuillee de sa Peau. " In this composition, he captures the transformation process undergone by a mole shedding its skin. Through meticulous attention to detail, he reveals both the vulnerability and strength inherent in this natural phenomenon. Fritzsch also delves into portraiture with exceptional skill and finesse. His portraits such as "Portrait Philippe-Emmanuel de Lorraine Duke Mercoeur" exude regality and nobility, while others like "Portrait Don Juan Austria" convey an air of mystery and intrigue. One cannot overlook his thought-provoking work titled "Man worship woman Title page Les philosophes amoureux. " This piece challenges societal norms by presenting an image where men pay homage to women—a powerful statement on gender equality ahead of its time. Through Christian Friedrich Fritzsch's artworks, we are transported into a world of beauty, curiosity, and contemplation.