Jan Lutma, Goldsmith (B., Holl. 276; H. 290; New Holl. 293)

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn Jan Lutma, Goldsmith (B., Holl. 276; H. 290; New Holl. 293) etching with drypoint and engraving, 1656, on thin laid Japan paper, a superb impression of the first state (of four), before the window in the background and before the signature and date, printing with great clarity, with rich burr and bright highlights, trimmed on the platemark on three sides and just inside the platemark at right, small repairs at the sheet corners, a skilfully repaired paper split at lower left, the sheet very thinly backed S. 198 x 148 mm.