ID 1399478
Lot 84 | REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
Estimate value
£ 40 000 – 60 000
The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight
etching and drypoint
1654
on laid paper, apparently without watermark
a brilliant impression of the first state (of four)
printing with rich burr, dramatic contrasts and great depth
with strong relief and an inky plate edge above
trimmed to or just outside the subject or platemark, with thread margins in places
an old repair at the upper left corner
generally in good condition
Plate & Sheet 210 x 161 mm.
| Artist: | Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 - 1669) |
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| Applied technique: | Etching |
| Art style: | Old Masters |
| Place of origin: | The Netherlands |
| Artist: | Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 - 1669) |
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| Applied technique: | Etching |
| Art style: | Old Masters |
| Place of origin: | The Netherlands |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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