Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)

The Beheading of John the Baptist, 1640, a late impression on 18th century paper (Bartsch/Hollstein, 92 ii/ii). Signed and dated within the plate. Etching on paper, plate size 5 x 4 1/16 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm), framed.
Condition: Margins about 3/8 in., very pale staining, soft diagonal crease, old hinge/residue to verso, pencil annotations to verso.
Estimate $600-800

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