Abstract
During the recent restoration of Rembrandt's Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp minuscule crater-like holes, which cover the surface of the painting, were studied. Whitish material within the holes was identified as lead chloride hydroxide and a variety of lead soaps. These inclusions, which in many cases protrude through the paint, are thought to have formed as a result of the agglomeration of lead compound and saponification of the linseed oil within the ground layer. Possible scenarios for the origin of the chloride are discussed.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Titel | Proceedings of the International congress on contribution of chemistry to the works of art, Art & Chimie, la couleur |
Redaktører | Jacques Goupy, Jean-Pierre Mohen |
Antal sider | 4 |
Udgivelsessted | Paris |
Publikationsdato | 2000 |
Sider | 126-129 |
ISBN (Trykt) | 2-271-05766-3 |
Status | Udgivet - 2000 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |