The Circumcision
$500
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
The Circumcision
etching
circa 1625
on laid paper, watermark Foolscap with seven-pointed Collar (probably Hinterding O.a.)
a very fine, lightly tonal impression of this early print, possibly Rembrandt's first etching
third, final state
printing very clearly and sharply
with dark accents, depth and much inky relief
with narrow margins
generally in very good condition
Plate 212 x 161 mm.
Sheet 216 x 164 mm.