The Angel appearing to the Shepherds

REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669) The Angel appearing to the Shepherds etching with engraving and drypoint, 1634, on laid paper, watermark Basel Crosier (Hinterding A.a.1; dated circa 1634-35), a fine impression of the third state (of six), printing with strong contrasts, the distant landscape at left well defined, with margins, in very good condition Plate 262 x 218 mm. Sheet 270 x 225 mm.