Rembrandt Van Rijn Etching Portrait of Jan Six 1647 from China
This original hand-executed etching by Rembrandt from 1647 depicts his friend Jan Six and exceeds 100 years of age, qualifying under HTS 9702.10.00.00 as an original engraving produced directly from plates wholly executed by the artist. It exemplifies 17th-century Dutch printmaking artistry, valued for its intricate line work and historical significance.
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