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Early Original Fine Art Etching

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Early Original Fine Art Etching
by world famous old master artist Rembrandt pulled during his life time. Entitled "Joseph Telling His Dreams". Image size is 4 1/2" X 3 1/8". Excellent sharp image. All four margins have been trimmed from its original size. New Holstein 3rd state of 6 absolutely a lifetime impression. This seventeenth century impression of a plate etched in 1638 is according to G.W. Norwell-Usticke is the second state of six pulled during his lifetime. A. M. Hind a Catalogue of Rembrandt etchings considers this the third of three pulled during the artists life. This is fine example of a biblical subject Rembrandt was most comfortable with, also what he was most revered for. It is Joesph's son Jacob explaining the dreams of the Egyptian pharaoh, as mentioned in Genesis 41: 25-40. Also included is a copy of the original receipt from Merrill Chase dated 1983. And copy of the certificate of authenticity from Merrill Chase.