M011: The Baptism of Christ

Object information

Artist HAARLEM, Cornelis Cornelisz. Van Executed in Haarlem Support canvas Medium oil Dimensions (cm) 62.00 × 82.50 Signed YES Museum Frans Hals Museum [inv.nr: OS I-57] Museum link View on museum site RKD RKD link

Data

Overview
Sample data

Description:

Preparatory layers 2 (R-G) 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 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