M011: The Baptism of Christ
(c. 1589)
Biographical information
By:
VAN HAARLEM, Cornelis Cornelisz.Executed in:
Support:
canvas
Medium:
oil
Dimensions (cm):
62.00 x 82.50
Signed?
YES
Museum:
Frans Hals Museum [inv.nr: OS I-57]
Museum-link
RKD-link
Data
Description:
Preparatory layers:
2 (R-G)
Free-text description:
1. Red layer (up to 110 um thick) 2. Grey layer (20-70 um thick)
Paint layers (oil)
canvas
Layer information:
(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)
Layer 2:
Colour: Grey
Composition: Lead white, little orange ochre, fine black
Layer 1:
Colour: Red
Composition: Red ochre and very little lead white
Data information:
Reliability-rating:
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