The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight
$500
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight
etching and drypoint
1654
on laid paper, without watermark
a brilliant, very rich and clear impression of the first state (of four)
printing with much burr, great depth and dramatic contrasts
with selectively wiped plate tone, strong relief and inky plate edges
with small margins
in very good condition
Plate 210 x 161 mm.
Sheet 217 x 168 mm.