Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, The Angel Departing from the Family of Tobias - Etching 1641

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Description

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn 1606 -1669
Drypoint and Etching on Laid Paper
45.0 x 50.0 x 2.5 cm

The Angel Departing from the Family of Tobias, etching and drypoint is printed on laid paper with the "Van Gelder Zonen" watermark. This is a mid 19th Century impression from the original 17th century plate.
The etching was Created in 1641 and this work was posthumously printed in
c.1850

This particular moment in the story of Tobias presented a challenge for Rembrandt in how he would choose to depict the scene. As the angel Raphael reveals himself to the father and his son Tobias, they both bow their heads to the ground in fear. When they look up again, the Angel has disappeared. He is present one moment and vanishes the next. Inventively, Rembrandt choses to only show the soles of the feet of the Angel as he disappears out of the picture plane in a burst of light. 

This is a fine impression, that captures the effect of light, along with the sentiments of humility, gratitude, curiosity and startled amazement of the on lookers present at the scene.

Provenance: Private collection Sydney Australia
Plate Size: H 10.5 cm x W 15.6 cm
Frame Size: H 45 cm x W 50 cm

Condition: This work is in good condition, it has recently been professionally cleaned and separated from an old mounting board. It has been framed using conservation acid free materials and glazed under UV protective Artglass AR70.

Price: $3,500.00

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