388 - Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606, Leiden – Amsterdam, 1669), *The Descent from the Cross*: Second Plate.

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606, Leiden – Amsterdam, 1669), *The Descent from the Cross*: Second Plate. Etching and engraving on wove paper. (1633). 54.4 x 42.3 cm (sheet). Bartsch 81 (II); White/Boon 81 V (of V); Hinterding/Rutgers (The New Hollstein) 119 VI (of VIII). Provenance: Unidentified collector’s stamp (Lugt 2694); Unidentified collector’s stamp depicting a crowned tower (not in Lugt); Unidentified collector’s stamp (not in Lugt). A fine, dark, and richly inked impression of this large print—New Hollstein’s sixth state—with strong contrasts and no signs of wear. Shows the alterations to the figure in the center of the image. In the lower right margin, Justus Danckerts’ address is partially erased. With a margin of up to 5 mm around the platemark. – Along the platemark, there are restored tears and occasional small paper losses; the print is backed. On the reverse, there are two horizontal, flattened creases; the sheet is slightly rubbed and has a backed tear at the edges. Flattened creases in the corners. A repaired tear in the upper margin; a small repaired tear in the right margin. Given the size of the sheet, it is in good overall condition. Taxation: subject to differential taxation (VAT: Margin Scheme).