Abraham Francen, Apothecary
$500
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
Abraham Francen, Apothecary
etching, engraving and drypoint
circa 1657
on laid paper, watermark fragment Strasbourg Lily with 4WR and Initials AI or AJ (Hinterding B.b.b.)
a very good, dark impression of the tenth state (of twelve)
printing richly and warmly, with good clarity and contrasts
with touches of burr on the sitter's right hand and elsewhere
trimmed inside the platemark or to the subject in places
generally in very good condition
Sheet 157 x 207 mm.
