The Adoration of the Shepherds: with the Lamp

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REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN (1606-1669)
The Adoration of the Shepherds: with the Lamp
etching, circa 1654, on laid paper, without watermark, a very good impression of New Hollstein’s third, final state, trimmed on or just outside the platemark, some pale, scattered foxmarks, otherwise in good condition
Plate 104 x 129 mm.
Sheet 106 x 130 mm.

Literature

Bartsch, Hollstein 45; Hind 273; New Hollstein 279

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Lot Essay

The present etching is one from a series of six prints depicting scenes from the childhood and youth of Christ, made by Rembrandt in 1654. For other prints from this group, please see the following three lots.

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