William James Smith

William James Smith is an etching on ivory-colored paper realized after an etching by Rembrandt. This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. 

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Superb etching through deft strokes, strong mastery in expression through an impression of virtuous old master's touch.

Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606 - Amsterdam, 4 October 1669), was a Dutch painter and engraver. He is generally considered to be one of the greatest painters in European art history. Having achieved great success as a portrait painter from a young age. His drawings and paintings were already popular during his lifetime. Rembrandt's greatest creative triumphs are especially evident in the portraits of his contemporaries, his self-portraits, and illustrations of scenes from the Bible. In both painting and printing, he exhibited a thorough knowledge of classical iconography.