Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

A very fine, lifetime impression of New Hollstein's second state (of four), before the cross-hatching added at the base of the feather. With some faint vertical wiping scratches above the cap. Small margins on three sides; trimmed to the platemark and remargined on the right side. In this etching, Rembrandt depicts himself wearing rich robes and a beret adorned with a feather. This fine portrait is likely to have captured the appearance of the artist, who was 32 years old at the time, quite accurately. – A few tiny spots. A diagonal former fold mark in the upper margin. Right margin attached. Minor hinging defecs on the reverse, otherwise in good condition.