Arnout Tholinx, Inspector
$500
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
Arnout Tholinx, Inspector
etching and engraving with drypoint
circa 1656
on laid paper, without watermark
a superb, atmospheric impression of this extremely rare and highly important portrait
one of only four known examples of the first state (of two)
suffused with rich, velvety burr throughout
printing with fine vertical wiping marks, inky plate edges and a subtle, carefully modulated plate tone
with narrow margins
in very good condition
Plate 198 x 148 mm.
Sheet 200 x 150 mm.