19972
Title Of Article Chaper
La technique des Primitifs Flamands . III. Van Eyck: l'adoration de l'agneau mystique (Gang: Cathedrale Saint-Bavon)
Title Of Journal Book
Studies in conservation
Volume
1
Issue
4
Pages
145-161
Language Of Text
French
Language Of Summary
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The twenty panels of the polyptych are briefly described. The major events of their history, especially technical treatments, are mentioned. The paint layer contains the same pigments as those identified in the Bouts altarpiece. The medium has a drying oil base. A translucent film with a drying oil base was discovered between paint and ground.
Keywords
Altar, altarpiece conservation; painting, history; cross-section, painting; painting, ground analysis; painting, oil; painting, ground chalk; wood, oak; painting, wood examination; painting, wood conservation; conservation, history; painting, radiography x ray; painting, examination infrared; painting, examination ultraviolet; painting, medium identification analysis; pigment, analysis; painting, paint layer analysis; painting, deterioration flaking; ICCROM
pub_id
19972
Title Translation
The technique of the Flemish primitives. III. Van Eyck: The adoration of the mystic lamb (Ghent: Saint-Bavon Cathedral)