Rembrandt Harmensz. Van Rijn (1606-1669) Woman reading Etching, 1634, New Hollstein’s third (final) state, after burnishing, a good but slightly later impression, with some wear in the face, with margins Plate: 12.3 x 10 cm Literature: Bartsch 345; cf. Hinterding 2008, no.243; New Hollstein 137 Although there are numerous images in the 17th century of women – mostly saints, prophets or Sybils – reading from The Bible, this is unusual in that there are no Biblical references and the scene would appear to be domestic, and the book would not appear to be The Bible. The headdress would appear to be oriental