Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) A Scholar in his Study ('Faust')

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)

A Scholar in his Study ('Faust')
Etching and drypoint, 1652, a slightly later impression of New Hollstein's fifth state (of seven), a good impression on laid paper without watermark, with light re-working in burin in places and with the two dots in the lower right corner, faint touches of brush and blackish-grey ink, sheet 213 x 162 mm. (8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in), thread margins, small repaired tear in the centre left, one or two spots (unframed)

Provenance:
August Artaria (1807-1893), Vienna [Lugt 33]

Literature:
Hind 260; New Hollstein 270 v/vii