Lot 284
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight
Hammer Price: £3,500
Description
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight
Etching and drypoint, 1654, but a later impression of New Hollstein's third state (of four), on cream laid paper with possible indistinct watermark, printing with plate tone in places, signs of wear in the densely cross hatched areas, platemark 207 x 158 mm (8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in), sheet 209 x 160 mm (8 1/8 x 6 1/4 in) (unframed)
Literature:
Bartsch 83; New Hollstein 286 iii/iv
Description
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight
Etching and drypoint, 1654, but a later impression of New Hollstein's third state (of four), on cream laid paper with possible indistinct watermark, printing with plate tone in places, signs of wear in the densely cross hatched areas, platemark 207 x 158 mm (8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in), sheet 209 x 160 mm (8 1/8 x 6 1/4 in) (unframed)
Literature:
Bartsch 83; New Hollstein 286 iii/iv