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Jan Cornelis Sylvius, Preacher
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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
Jan Cornelis Sylvius, Preacher
etching, engraving and drypoint
1646
on laid paper, watermark Strasbourg Bend (Hinterding A.a.a.)
a brilliant, early and atmospheric impression of the second, final state
printing with luminous contrasts, great clarity and subtle modulation
with much burr and a light plate tone, the sulphur tint shading of the face pronounced
with small to thread margins
some pale mottled staining, some thin spots and repairs in the margins
generally in good condition
Plate 280 x 186 mm.
Sheet 283 x 192 mm.
Jan Cornelis Sylvius, Preacher
etching, engraving and drypoint
1646
on laid paper, watermark Strasbourg Bend (Hinterding A.a.a.)
a brilliant, early and atmospheric impression of the second, final state
printing with luminous contrasts, great clarity and subtle modulation
with much burr and a light plate tone, the sulphur tint shading of the face pronounced
with small to thread margins
some pale mottled staining, some thin spots and repairs in the margins
generally in good condition
Plate 280 x 186 mm.
Sheet 283 x 192 mm.
Provenance
With Keppel & Co., New York (with their label and no. E8800 on the backboard).
John Stanley Ames, USA; acquired from the above in 1908; by descent to the present owner.
John Stanley Ames, USA; acquired from the above in 1908; by descent to the present owner.
Literature
Bartsch, Hollstein 280; Hind 225; New Hollstein 235
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