Rembrandt. Self-portrait(?) with plumed cap. Etching. C. 1634.

Artist:  Rembrandt (Dutch, 1606-1669), after.Title:  Self-portrait of Rembrandt (?) with plumed cap; third state with plate cut into irregular oval. Dimensions: Sheet 5 1/2" x 4 1/2".  Publisher: John McCreery, English publisher and printer (1768-1832).Edition: A Collection of Original Etchings. Published by McCreery. London, 1816. The original copper plates were believed to be destroyed after this publication. Date: c. 1634 (plate).Materials and Techniques:  Etching on thin paper, glued to backing at the four corners.Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.Condition: wrinkles at corners; trimmed; l.r. corner is torn off; close tears to the upper edge. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.Museums and Libraries: The British Museum. F,4.38.Art Movements, Perio