Clement de Jonghe, Printseller (B., Holl. 272; H. 251)

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn Clement de Jonghe, Printseller (B., Holl. 272; H. 251) etching with drypoint and engraving, 1651, a very good impression of the fifth state (of six), the shadow thrown by the brim of the hat across the face particularly effective and atmospheric, with subtly wiped highlights to the collar and gauntlets, with thread margins, a pale brown stain to the right of the hat, with the Gersaint number in pen and ink on the reverse, also inscribed quatriémme épreuve, in very good condition, framed P., S. 210 x 163 mm.