The Flight into Egypt: A Sketch (Joseph leading the Ass)
$500
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
The Flight into Egypt: A Sketch (Joseph leading the Ass)
etching, possibly with touches of drypoint
circa 1628
on laid paper, without watermark
a fine impression of this extremely rare, early print
fifth state (of eight)
printing clearly, darkly and with strong contrasts
with touches of burr on the ground at left and a light plate tone
with small margins on three sides, wider square sheet corners above and a sharp platemark
pale scattered foxing
generally in good condition
Plate 79 x 51 mm.
Sheet 87 x 56 mm.