Rembrandt Harnenszoon Van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669). Etching and drypoint on laid paper titled “The Death of the Virgin” depicting the dormition of the Virgin Mary as the heavens sweep down to her body, surrounded by loved ones and holy figures, 1639. Third state printing. With a figure of fortune watermark.

Literature: Bartsch 99; White & Boon 99.

[Sheet] height: 16 1/2 in x width: 13 in.
[Mat] height: 20 in x width: 16 in.