Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

A very fine, sharp lifetime impression of New Hollstein's second state (of six), with all the fine lines distinct and no sign of wear, consistent with the earliest impressions of this subject. Before the face of the man standing behind
Joseph is darkened. Trimmed to the borderlines. Hinterding lists only 32 prints of this motif in the second state in public collections (and only three known prints in the first state). – The paper is slightly thinned in places; the platemark inconspicuous reinforced in places with pen and ink. Otherwise in very good condition.