The Goldweigher's Field, 1651, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Dutch, 1606–1669, 4 3/4 x 12 5/8 in. (12 x cm) (plate), Etching and drypoint (counterproof), Netherlands, 17th century, This magnificent panorama was long thought to be the estate of Jan Uytenbogaert, a tax receiver and gold weigher in Holland, which is how the print acquired its name. When the landscape is viewed in reverse, however, as the counterproof enables us to do, it is clear that the etching shows the property of Christoffel Thijsz., to whom Rembrandt owed money for his house.

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