After Rembrandt, Joseph's Skirt Is Brought to Jacob, 17th-century, Etching

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Unknown (17th century) after Rembrandt: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606 Leiden - 1669 Amsterdam): Joseph's skirt is brought to Jacob, … more Unknown (17th century) after Rembrandt: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606 Leiden - 1669 Amsterdam): Joseph's skirt is brought to Jacob, after 1635, EtchingTechnique: Etching on PaperInscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Rembrant van Ryn fec". Date: after 1635Description: Illustration of the biblical story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50. Joseph's brothers bring Jacob his son's bloody clothes after they have sold the brother.Source: Bibel (Altes Testament) | Book, ReligionLiterature: Bartsch, Adam: Le Peintre Graveur I. Matres Hollondaise; Hildesheim 1970. Cat. Rais. No.: 38. Christopher White und Karel Boon: Rembrandts Etchings. An Illiustrated Critical Catalogue; London 1969. Cat. Rais. No.: 38. Keywords: Bible, Old Testament, Joseph, Egypt, Patriarchs, envy, jealousy, 17th century, Baroque, Biblical, Netherlands, Size: 10,8 cm x 8,3 cm (4,3 x 3,3 in)Condition: Good condition. Remains of an old mounting on the verso. Sporadic pale foxing visible. Print somewhat rubbed. Margins are a little bit trimmed. Somewhat torn at upper right. less