Description

Etching by Francesco Novelli of Rembrandt s Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol with his Grandson dated 1792, probably a later edition. Plate mark all around, corners of reverse have tape from previous mounting. A fine interpretation of Rembrandt s print. Francesco Novelli Venice 1767-1836 was an outstanding engraver and acquired a reputation as a copyist of Rembrandt etchings. Unframed, image is 8 1 2 x 10 1 2 entire piece is 10 x 14 , signed on plate Rembrandt lower left corner Francesco Novelli 1792 lower right corner. Probably part of a portfolio as there is a plate number in the upper right corner No. 26