Jacob’s Ladder, from: Four Illustrations to Manasseh Ben Israel 'Piedra Gloriosa'
$500
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
Jacob’s Ladder, from: Four Illustrations to Manasseh Ben Israel 'Piedra Gloriosa'
etching and engraving with drypoint
1655
on laid paper, without watermark
a very fine, rich impression of the rare second state (of four)
printing very sharply and darkly, with great contrasts and depth
with considerable burr, much inky relief and a subtle plate tone
printed from the undivided plate, with a small margin at left
generally in very good condition
Sheet 113 x 76 mm.
