The Goldsmith
$500
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
The Goldsmith
etching and drypoint
1655
on stiff, warm-toned Japan paper
a superb impression of the first state (of three)
printing very darkly and richly yet clearly, with intense contrasts and great depth
with touches of burr throughout, much inky relief and a subtle plate tone
with margins and a sharp platemark
generally in very good condition
Plate 77 x 56 mm.
Sheet 98 x 72 mm.