WAPPENSCHEIBE DES HANS JAKOB BÄR Zurich, dated... Lot 1019

WAPPENSCHEIBE DES HANS JAKOB BÄR Zurich, dated 1657. Probably workshop of Hans Jakob Nüscheler the Elder. Cartouche with the coat of arms of the Bär family, held by an angel. Above main picture with Elisa, who is mocked by eight children, whereupon they are torn apart by two bears. In the background a city view of Zurich. Inscribed: Eliseus der from Gotts man ward schmach worten grifen an von bösen unge zognen knaben drum Zwen ber(e)b sy Zerisen habeni. This main picture is framed laterally by columns and above by scrollwork gables with fable figures (later additions). The upper picture shows eight bears as soldiers (according to the inscription the children of the couple Bär. The lower coat of arms cartouche with inscription on the side: Hans Jacob Bär uf dem albis Furier und Elsbet Frickerinsyn eliche husfrau 1657. Heinrich, Jacob, Hnas Jacob, Hans, Hans Heinrich, Ulrich, Ruodolf, und Adelheit die Beren al ihre eliche Kinder. 22 × 35 cm. cracks and distressed lead. Addition.