Description:Created in 1633, this work is an exquisite portrait of Clement de Jonghe Print Seller. This work is considered a Nowell-Usticke late State IV or early State V (of IX) ; Hind State IV (of VI) ; Biörklund State V (of VI) ; Boon & White State IV or V (of VI ) , impression. Printed on a fine laid paper, this work is stated by Nowell-Usticke to be an uncommon work with approximately 125-225 known impressions (Usticke 12, B 164) . This work is signed and dated by Rembrandt in the plate ‘Rembrandt f. 1651’, and documented as B. 272, H. 251, BB 51-C, B&W 272. A 17th or early 18th century impression.
Reflecting one of Rembrandt’s regal posed portraits, Clement de Jonghe, Print Seller, is a stately rendering of a somber man. Through the use of positioning and carefully etched shadows, Rembrandt creates a mysterious and alluring portrait of Clement de Jonghe. The full brim hat casts long shadows on Jonghe’s face, while the deep folds of his cloak nestle together, adding depth and girth to the subject. Jonghe’s expression is somewhat foreboding and all together mysterious. There is a sense that Rembrandt was mesmerized by his sitter, as he has chosen to represent him in this intriguing manner.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
It is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work) :
1. Nowell-Usticke, G.W., Rembrandt’s Etchings, 1988, listed as B 272.
2. Hind, Arthur, A Catalogue of Rembrandt’s Etchings, 1967, listed as cat no 251.
3. Biörklund, George, Rembrandt’s Etchings: True and False, 1968, listed as BB 51-C.
4. Dickey, Stephanie S., Rembrandt: Portraits in Print, 2004. Listed as plate 155 on pg. 309,
5. Schwartz, Gary, Rembrandt: All the etchings reproduced in true size, 1977, listed and illustrated as B 272.
6. White, Christopher and Boon, Karel, Rembrandt’s Etchings, Vol. 1, 1969, listed as B 272.
7. White, Christopher and Boon, Karel, Rembrandt’s Etchings, Vol. 2, 1969, listed as B 272.
8. Boon, K.G., Rembrandt The Complete Etchings, 1965, image listed as plate 227.
9. White, Christopher. Rembrandt as an Etcher. Plates, listed as cat. no. 189.
About the Framing:
Conservation framed with archival materials and museum quality, this work is float mounted in a stately and masculine gold frame with rich bronze accents. An exterior undulating sculptural pattern is the perfect compliment to this softly etched work. Completed with white linen wrapped mattes and a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind archival Plexiglas.
