Large grotesque Head

JUSEPE DE RIBERA (CIRCA 1591-1652) Large grotesque Head etching, circa 1622, on laid paper, without watermark, a fine, rich impression, presumably the first state (of two), printing with much plate tone, trimmed to or just inside the borderline, a repaired paper split above reaching into the cap, two short backed tears at the upper left corner, some thin spots, framed Sheet 214 x 138 mm.