Etching. 1635.
Size: 155 x 134 mm. Surface: 208 cm2.
Signed and dated, in the top left corner: Rembrandt geretuck 1635
Copper Plate
The plate was not part of any of the major, early collections and is probably not in existence.
Rarity of impressions
In auctions (2000-2025): not seen in auctions
In collections (New Hollstein – 2013): extremely rare Early: 12 ⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿
Catalogue Nowell-Usticke (1967): RRRR+, almost unobtainable, a great rarity ⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿
Description
It is generally assumed (f.i. by Hind) that this plate, just as B 286 and B 287, is a copy (in reverse) made after an etching by Jan Lievens (1607-1674), in this case Holl. 35. Some authors consider it a work of a pupil (Ferdinand Bol, according to Münz) with retouches by Rembrandt. The addition ‘geretuckert’ to the signature should support this view. A similar qualification was found at some paintings in the list of the inventory of 1656. It is more likely that he made the picture after the Lievens etchings.
Copies
There is a deceptive copy in the same direction by Pierre-François Basan (154 x 132 mm, WB).
Attributions and reviews
The plate was made by a pupil according to Hind, Münz (Ferdinand Bol), Dutuit and Singer.
The plate is not by Rembrandt according to Seidlitz, Michel and Campbell Dodgson.
States
All authors list one state only. Early impressions are very strong and black, later ones are somewhat worn. The background is full of scratches, etc.
Watermarks
Single-headed eagle with Basel crosier (1635); Strasbourg lily (c. 1635);
Literature
H 133, BB 35-F , G 266(3), M 124, Mz 53, RA 779-780, Cl 285, W 290, Bl 289, Du 285, CD 267 R. van Straten, p. 180-184; Dat kan beter!2013, p. 24-25; Baas 2015, p. 124-125;
