** Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) The Descent from the

** Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
The Descent from the Cross: Second Plate
Etching and engraving, 1633, on chine collé, a good but later 19th century impression of New Hollstein's final state (of eight), printing with strong contrasts with Lamoureux's address in the lower right corner, platemark 525 x 400, sheet 760 x 550 mm (20 3/4 x 16 in), the chine collé sheet with conservation tissue and affixed to non-acidic support sheet, some careful repairs to marginal nicks (unframed)

Literature:
New Hollstein 119

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