228
Author
Cursiter, S.; De Wild, A.M.
Author Affiliation
National Galleries of Scotland;Laan Van Meerdervoort
Title Of Article Chaper
Picture relining with wax
Title Of Journal Book
Technical studies in the field of the fine arts
Volume
7
Issue
2
Pages
80-87
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The relining of a landscape by Rubens, previously transferred to cheesecloth and two layers of fabric with glue-starch adhesive is described. Because of the sensitivity of the painting to moisture a wax facing was used. After removal of the two lining fabrics, the painting was attached to linen with wax-relining mixture by ironing from the front through paper. After mechanical removal of excess wax from the front, solvent removal of the old barnish, and attachment of a paper facing with paste, the painting was turned over and ironed from the reverse.
Keywords
picture;relining;wax;Rubens;adhesive
pub_id
228