Artist: Andreas Müller (German, 1811 – 1890)
Title: Ministering Angels
Medium: Antique engraving on wove paper after the original by master engraver William Ridgway (FL.1854-1885).
Signature: Signed in the plate.
Dimensions: Image Size 7 5/8 x 9 3/8 inches.
Framed Dimensions: Approximately 17 x 19 inches.
Framing: This piece has been professionally matted and framed using all new materials.
The Virgin showing the new-born Christ to the infant Baptist in a landscape, with three kneeling angels.
Andreas Müller was a German historical painter. He was born in Kassel, in the Kingdom of Westphalia, the son and pupil of Franz Hubert Müller (director of the Darmstadt Gallery). He later studied in Munich under Schnorr and Cornelius, and in Düsseldorf under Sohn and Schadow. On his return from Italy, where he stayed in 1837-42, he executed some famous frescoes at Remagen and Sigmaringen. In these works he was assisted by his son Franz (b. 1843). From 1856 until 1882 Müller was professor at the Düsseldorf Academy. He was noted for his skill in restoring old or damaged pictures. He died in Düsseldorf.