266 - Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606, Leiden – Amsterdam, 1669), *Christ at Emmaus: The Larger Plate*.

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606, Leiden – Amsterdam, 1669), *Christ at Emmaus: The Larger Plate*. Etching and drypoint on laid paper. (1654). 22.1 x 17 cm (sheet). Bartsch 87; White/Boon 87 II (of III); Hinterding/Rutgers (The New Hollstein) 283 II (of V). A very fine, early-career impression of New Hollstein’s second state (of five), featuring pronounced drypoint burr in the curtain to the right of Christ’s head and on the hat and back of the astonished pilgrim on the right. The outline of his hat is now complete, and additional rays surround Christ’s head. With a margin of up to 5 mm around the platemark. In the same year that Rembrandt created his small etchings depicting the childhood of Christ, he produced four larger prints depicting key episodes from Christ’s life. The Supper at Emmaus captures the moment when two disciples recognize the resurrected Christ as he breaks bread before them. Their reactions convey the suddenness of this revelation: one raises his arms in astonishment, while the other clasps his hands in prayer. Christ, seated in the center, is surrounded by radiant light, while the innkeeper in the foreground remains unaware of the miracle and is correspondingly immersed in shadow. – The upper left corner has been skillfully restored. There are a few tiny, unobtrusive repairs along the upper and lower edges and at the corners. Otherwise, the print is in very good condition. Taxation: subject to regular taxation (VAT: Regular Taxation).