M004: The adoration of the shepherds

Object information

Artist HEEMSKERCK, Maarten van Executed in Haarlem Support panel Medium oil Dimensions (cm) 57.50 × 173.50 Signed UNCLEAR Museum Frans Hals Museum [inv.nr: OS I-135] Museum link View on museum site RKD RKD link

Data

Overview
Sample data

Description:

Preparatory layers 2 (LY-G) Description 1. Chalk/glue ground 2. Grey imprimatura

Paint layers (oil)

panel

Layer information:

(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)

Layer 2:

Colour: Grey

Composition: Lead white, little black

Layer 1:

Colour: Light yellow

Composition: Calcium carbonate (chalk)

Data information:

Reliability 1

Analytical Techniques:

Sampled?

YES

Microscopy?

YES

Elemental?

YES

Researchers

Ella Hendriks

Source

Hendriks, Ella. “Haarlem Studio Practice.” In Painting in Haarlem 1500-1850: The Collection of the Frans Hals Museum, 65–96. Ghent: Ludion, 2006.

Sample information:

Sample location Frans Hals Museum