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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