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 warm-toned Japan paper, a very fine, atmospheric impression of New Hollstein's rare first state (of seven), with rich burr to the cloak and right arm, the hand holding the mirror printing strongly and with burr, trimmed to, or on the platemark, with thread margins in places, in very good condition, framed Plate, Sheet 207 x 154 mm.