Jan Cornelis Sylvius, Preacher

REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669) Jan Cornelis Sylvius, Preacher etching, engraving and drypoint 1646 on laid paper, countermark R (Hinterding A.e.) a fine, early and atmospheric impression of the second, final state printing richly yet silvery and softly, with great clarity, modulation and luminous contrasts with tiny touches of burr, selectively wiped plate tone and subtle yet distinct sulphur-tinting on the face trimmed to or just outside the borderline on three sides, just inside the platemark below some minor staining and some small defects along the edges generally in good condition Sheet 273 x 189 mm.