Bust of an old Man with flowing Beard and white Sleeve
$500
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
Bust of an old Man with flowing Beard and white Sleeve
etching
circa 1630
on laid paper, watermark fragment, possibly Basel Crosier (Hinterding A.a)
a fine impression of the first state (of two)
printing strongly and sharply, with great contrasts and depth
with a subtle plate tone, the craquelure in the etching ground printing clearly
with narrow margins on three sides, trimmed to the platemark at left
the left corners restored
generally in good condition
Plate 72 x 65 mm.
Sheet 74 x 66 mm.