Bearded Man, in a furred Oriental Cap and Robe: the Artist's Father?
$500
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
Bearded Man, in a furred Oriental Cap and Robe: the Artist's Father?
etching and engraving
1631
on laid paper, without watermark
a very fine, rich impression of the fourth state (of five), before the plate was cut down
with great sculptural quality, much inky relief and a selectively wiped plate tone on the man's cloak
the filing marks at the right plate edge still visible
with narrow marings
in good condition
Plate 146 x 129 mm.
Sheet 149 x 133 mm.