Christ crucified between the two Thieves: 'The Three Crosses'
$500
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
Christ crucified between the two Thieves: 'The Three Crosses'
drypoint
1653
on laid paper, watermark Strasbourg Bend (Hinterding D.a)
a brilliant, highly atmospheric impression of the extremely rare second state (of five)
before the additional rework in the foreground and before Rembrandt's signature and date
printing with much burr throughout and a rich, varied plate tone
the plate selectively wiped to reveal the body of Christ and the celestial light above
with narrow to thread margins
in very good condition
Plate: 15 1⁄8 x 17 ¾ in. (385 x 452 mm.)
Sheet: 15 ¼ x 17 7⁄8 in. (387 x 454 mm.)