REMBRANDT HARMENSZ. VAN RIJN | A Scholar in his Study ('Faust') (B., Holl. 270; New Holl. 270; H. 260)

Etching with engraving and drypoint, circa 1652, a good impression of New Hollstein's fourth state (of seven)

With narrow margins, in good condition apart from a small pale stain and associated repaired area in the sitter's cap (touched in with a couple of touches of pen and ink), occasional very small brown marks (mostly in the densely hatched areas and only visible upon close inspection), a couple of further brown stains at the upper sheet edge (not affecting the subject), unframed.
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