Johann Elias Ridinger Joh. Elias Ridinger ( 1698 - 1767 ) was a German Golden Age painter, copper engraver, draughtsman and publisher, known for his engravings of wild animals and hunting subjects. Johann Elias Ridinger s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 6000 USD for Study of a Lion. in 2004 to 40314.62 USD for SIXT