The Presentation in the Temple: Oblong Plate

REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669) The Presentation in the Temple: Oblong Plate etching, drypoint and engraving, circa 1639, on heavy laid paper, a later impression of New Hollstein’s third state (of five), showing wear in the densely hatched background, with narrow margins on three sides, trimmed on to the platemark in places above, the lower left corner re-attached, a couple of brown stains at centre left, otherwise in good condition Plate 213 x 288 mm., Sheet 215 x 291 mm.