The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight

REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669) The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight etching and drypoint, 1654, on silvery China paper, a fine, early impression of the first state (of four), printed with a subtle veil of tone and considerable burr, with inky plate edges, small margins on three sides, a thread margin above, in very good condition Plate 210 x 161 mm. Sheet 213 x 164 mm.