The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight (B., Holl. 83; H. 280; BB. 54-G)
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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN
The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight (B., Holl. 83; H. 280; BB. 54-G)
etching and drypoint, 1654, on fine laid paper, without watermark, a very good, rich and dark impression, with burr on Christ's beard, on the neck and shoulder of the man holding Him, to the face and under the arm of the man pulling down the shroud and to the legs of the man holding the torch, with small margins, minor thin spots at the left corners showing only on the reverse, in very good condition, framed
P. 8¼ x 6¼in. (209 x 160mm.)
The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight (B., Holl. 83; H. 280; BB. 54-G)
etching and drypoint, 1654, on fine laid paper, without watermark, a very good, rich and dark impression, with burr on Christ's beard, on the neck and shoulder of the man holding Him, to the face and under the arm of the man pulling down the shroud and to the legs of the man holding the torch, with small margins, minor thin spots at the left corners showing only on the reverse, in very good condition, framed
P. 8¼ x 6¼in. (209 x 160mm.)
Provenance
Conte G. Archinto (L. 547)
H. Füssli & Cie (L. 1008)
J.L.H. Le Secq, called Des Tournelles (L. 1336)
H.H. Benedict (L. 2936, also initialled in pencil, verso);
Sotheby Parke-Bernet Inc., New York, May 10 1973, lot 156, repr. ($45,000)
H. Füssli & Cie (L. 1008)
J.L.H. Le Secq, called Des Tournelles (L. 1336)
H.H. Benedict (L. 2936, also initialled in pencil, verso);
Sotheby Parke-Bernet Inc., New York, May 10 1973, lot 156, repr. ($45,000)