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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn — Self-Portrait in a Velvet Cap with Plume (B., Holl. 20; New Holl. 170; H. 156)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Self-Portrait in a Velvet Cap with Plume (B., Holl. 20; New Holl. 170; H. 156)

Rembrandt's 'Self-Portrait in a Velvet Cap with Plume' is an etching from 1638, representing a very good impression of the second state (of four). This framed work demonstrates Rembrandt's mastery of the etching medium and his introspective approach to self-representation.

Medium
Etching, 1638, a very good impression of New Hollstein's second state (of four), framed

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Old Master Prints

December 3, 2021

Estimate: $4,000$6,000

Lot 56

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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Self-Portrait in a Velvet Cap with Plume (B., Holl. 20; New Holl. 170; H. 156)

Rembrandt's 'Self-Portrait in a Velvet Cap with Plume' is an etching from 1638, representing a very good impression of the second state (of four). This framed work demonstrates Rembrandt's mastery of the etching medium and his introspective approach to self-representation.

Medium
Etching, 1638, a very good impression of New Hollstein's second state (of four), framed
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Monochrome, Master Work, Figure, Etching, Baroque, Dutch, Portrait, Self-Portrait, Male, 17th Century

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