Paint Media Analyses

Authors: Mills, John; White, Raymond

Source: The National Gallery Technical Bulletin, Volume 13, Number 1, January 1989 , pp. 69-72(4)

Publisher: National Gallery

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The National Gallery Technical Bulletin, published annually, is a unique record of research carried out at the National Gallery, covering all aspects of the conservation, technical study and care of the paintings in the collection. Drawing on the combined expertise of curators, conservators and scientists, it brings together a wealth of information about artists' materials, working practices and techniques. The Technical Bulletin is an invaluable resource for art historians, collectors, and all those with an interest in Old Master paintings, as well as essential reading for conservators.

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Abstract:

58 samples from paintings by Rembrandt, Pesellino, Nicolas Poussin and Bernardo Cavallino have been analysed to determine the nature of the paint media. A table reports the results.

Keywords: binders; Cavallino, Bernardo (1616?1654/56); media; paintings; Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606?69)

Document Type: Research article