M032: Christ Before the High Priest

Object information

Artist HONTHORST, Gerard van Executed in Rome Support canvas Medium oil Dimensions (cm) 272.00 × 183.00 Signed UNCLEAR Museum National Gallery [inv.nr: NG3679] Museum link View on museum site RKD RKD link

Data

Overview
Sample data

Description:

Preparatory layers 1 (DO) Description 1. Single reddish orange-brown ground

Paint layers (oil)

canvas

Layer information:

(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)

Layer 1:

Colour: Dark orange

Composition: Aluminosilicates, quartz, magnesium, calcium carbonate (chalk), yellow and red iron oxides, carbon black, lead white

Data information:

Reliability 1

Analytical Techniques:

Sampled?

YES

Microscopy?

YES

Elemental?

YES

Researchers

Marika Spring

Source

National Gallery, London science department documentation

Sample information:

Sample 1 IS1, IS3 Sample location National Gallery London