Aspects of 17th century Binding Medium: inclusions in Rembrandt’s Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp

Petria Noble; Jørgen Wadum; Karin Groen; Ron M.A. Heeren; Klaas-Jan van den Berg

Aspects of 17th century Binding Medium: inclusions in Rembrandt’s Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp

Petria Noble
, Jørgen Wadum
, Karin Groen
, Ron M.A. Heeren
, Klaas-Jan van den Berg

Rijksdienst voor Cultureel Erfgoed (RCE)
FOM Institute AMOLF
Mauritshuis

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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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the International congress on contribution of chemistry to the works of art, Art & Chimie, la couleur
Editors	Jacques Goupy, Jean-Pierre Mohen
Number of pages	4
Place of Publication	Paris
Publication date	2000
Pages	126-129
ISBN (Print)	2-271-05766-3
Publication status	Published - 2000
Externally published	Yes

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Aspects of 17th century Binding Medium: inclusions in Rembrandt’s Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp. / Noble, Petria; Wadum, Jørgen; Groen, Karin et al.
Proceedings of the International congress on contribution of chemistry to the works of art, Art & Chimie, la couleur. ed. / Jacques Goupy; Jean-Pierre Mohen. Paris, 2000. p. 126-129.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review

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