Christ healing the sick: 'The hundred guilder print'

Executed using a printing plate, the work showcases Rembrandt's mastery of detail and storytelling through printmaking, characterized by densely populated compositions and expressive figural arrangements.

Acquired by C.A. Ionides from dealer Thibaudau for £300, a sum equivalent to that of many oil paintings at the time, this impression on Japanese paper highlights the elevated status of Rembrandt's major prints among 19th-century collectors.

Reflecting the high esteem for Rembrandt's prints, the 'Hundred Guilder Print' was prized for its rarity and artistry, accessible only to serious collectors due to its substantial cost.

Now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the print remains renowned for its detailed execution and narrative depth, attracting viewers to witness its craftsmanship firsthand.