The Star of Kings: a Night Piece
$500
REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
The Star of Kings: a Night Piece
etching with touches of drypoint
circa 1651
on laid paper, without watermark
a brilliant impression of the first state (of four)
printing very darkly and evenly, with intense contrasts and bright, carefully wiped highlights
with much burr on the lantern and the column
with thread margins
in very good condition
Plate & Sheet 94 x 143 mm.