Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
The Descent from the Cross: Second Plate
Rembrandt's etching and engraving depicts the poignant moment of Christ's removal from the cross, rendered with dramatic chiaroscuro and emotional intensity characteristic of the artist's religious works. This later impression of the sixth state shows considerable wear to the plate, evidence of its circulation and multiple printings over time. The composition's complex interplay of light and shadow, combined with Rembrandt's masterful handling of the print medium, creates a deeply moving meditation on Christ's Passion and sacrifice.
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- Etching and engraving, 1633, but a later impression of New Hollstein's sixth state (of eight), with wear in the plate throughout, sheet 526 x 414 mm (20 3/4 x 16 1/4 in), trimmed to or within the platemark, with lower margin lacking some blank margin, reinforced verso, central horizontal fold with repairs verso, (unframed), Literature:, Bartsch 81; New Hollstein 119 vi/viii, Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-1669) The Raising of Lazarus: the l
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Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026
March 31, 2026
Lot 301
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