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The Descent from the Cross by torchlight. Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669). Etching, drypoint, black carbon ink on laid paper, chainlines horizontal (27 mm), height, plate, 210 mm, width, plate, 161 mm; height, sheet, 215 mm, width, sheet, 167 mm, 1654. Production Note: Only State. Printed on felt side of paper. Late impression, after burr had worn from plate, and after diagonal hatching had been added with the burin in the top right hand corner. Alternative Number(s): Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish); B83; 1969. Biörklund/Barnard; BB54-G; 1955. Lugt; 932.
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