Adoration of the Golden Calf
Attributed to Andrea di Lione, 1626-1629, oil on canvas, 39" x 50 ½"
ANALYSIS:
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Multimodal imaging
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IRR
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X-ray
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XRF spectroscopy
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FTIR
TREATMENT:
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Surface cleaning
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Varnish removal
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Adhesive removal
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Overpaint removal
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Filling
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Inpainting
HIGHLIGHTS:
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Removing tenacious overpaint after extensive testing
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Selective cleaning with tailored xanthan gum emulsions
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Addressing past restorations
Before treatment
After treatment
Cleaned state
After treatment
Removing composite restoration material
Removing tenacious overpaint with tailored xanthan gum emulsion
a) Agitating emulsion with brush, b) Removing bulk of material, c) Final removal using micro-surgical scalpel
Detail before and after overpaint removal
Detail before and after overpaint and fill removal, uncovering original paint
Varnish removal using 2:1 toluene:ethanol
Varnishing with Laropal A81 with Elise E.C.
Inpainting using Gamblin Colors
Detail before and after inpainting
Detail before and after inpainting
Detail before and after inpainting
Possible Palette:
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