Drypoint.
Bartsch 69, White/Boon 69, New Hollstein 139 . Signed and dated "Rembrandt f·1635" in the plate . On firm off-white laid paper (without watermark). 13.8 x 17 cm. , size of sheet. [JS].
- In "Christ Driving the Moneychangers from the Temple", Baroque drama and graphic mastery combine to create a moving composition. - Printmaking perfection: Rembrandt achieved a fascinating tonality and painterly depth by combining the then still young technique of etching with drypoint. - Rembrandt's etchings, which have been coveted collector's items throughout Europe since their creation, are crucial to his worldwide fame. - Rare. Only around 20 copies have been offered on the international auction market to date (www.artprice.com).
LITERATURE: Christie's, London, auction 1114, Old Master, Modern & Contemporary Prints, March 20, 2013, lot no. 13.