A Scholar in his Study ('Faust')

REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669) A Scholar in his Study ('Faust') etching, drypoint and engraving, circa 1652, on oatmeal paper, a very fine, atmospheric impression of New Hollstein's rare first state (of seven), printing with rich burr to the cloak and right arm, the hand holding the mirror printing strongly and with burr, with thread to narrow margins on three sides, trimmed on the platemark above, a small unobtrusive rust spot at lower right, generally in very good condition Plate 207 x 154 mm., Sheet 211 x 161 mm.