Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

A very fine, black impression of the only state, with fine vertical scratches in the background. Narrow margins. In total, Rembrandt created four Oriental Heads (B. 286–289), which were based on studies by Jan Lievens; see also for lot 466 in this catalogue (Bust of an Oriental Man, Facing right, B. 20). Listed in Nowell-Usticke with the note "RR—a very rare print". – Small repaired tears and paper thinning in the margins, otherwise in good condition.