17th C. Etching After Rembrandt - The Rat Catcher - c.j. Visscher Pub. State

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A scarce, early 17th-century period copy after Rembrandt's iconic 1632 etching The Rat Catcher (also known as The Rat Poison … Read more A scarce, early 17th-century period copy after Rembrandt's iconic 1632 etching The Rat Catcher (also known as The Rat Poison Seller). Published in Amsterdam by the renowned publisher Claes Jansz. Visscher, this print features the distinctive early publisher's address along the bottom margin. A fascinating contemporary impression from Rembrandt's own lifetime/circle, ideal for print scholars, printmaking history collectors, or restoration projects.

Title: The Rat Catcher (After Rembrandt van Rijn, B. 121)
Publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (Amsterdam, c. 1587–1652)
Medium: Original 17th-century etching / engraving on laid paper
Inscription: Inscribed in the plate along the lower edge: "C.J. Visscher Execudebat RBR"
Period: Circa mid-17th century Baroque

Dimensions:
Sheet size: Approx. 5" wide x 5.5" high

Condition Notes (Read Carefully):
Paper Loss: Notable tear and missing paper along the left edge/margin. Staining & Toning: Strong overall age-toning, surface soil, and liquid/water staining down the right margin and lower right quadrant. Margins: Trimmed close to the borderline/image area, though the lower inscription remains legible. Please examine all high-resolution photos for exact condition detail. See less