Amand-Durand (after Rembrandt) Self portrait in a cap facing
left Etching OriGreat image conceived by Rembrandt and etched by
Armand Durand and pulled from the copper plate in late 19th
century impression on arches laid paper with margins. Etched
work measures approximately 4" by 5.25". This is in mint
condition. Rembrandt created his etchings in the 1600's, but by
the 1800's the plates for the etchings were worn and in poor
condition. Armand Durand, a well respected engraver, dedicated
the major part of his life re-creating Rembrandt's 347 etchings
in exacting detail. Armand-Durand used as his guide, not the
worn and flat plates, but the first and second state etchings of
the master's original works. Durand's original etchings were so
well respected they were purchased by major collectors
throughout Europe, and as well as the Louvre Museum in Paris and
the French Biblioteque Nationale. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
(15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669) was a Dutch painter and etcher.
He is generally considered on