M044: The Liberation of Achior
(c.1621)
Biographical information
By:
VAN HAARLEM, Cornelis Cornelisz.Executed in:
Support:
canvas
Medium:
oil
Dimensions (cm):
138.50 x 95.00
Signed?
YES
Museum:
Frans Hals Museum [inv.nr: OS I-55]
RKD-link
Data
Description:
Preparatory layers:
2 (G-G)
Free-text description:
1. Grey ground; two layers, the top one is lighter and contains more lead white
Paint layers (oil)
canvas
Layer information:
(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)
Layer 2:
Colour: Grey
Composition: Lead white, charcoal (?) black, brown earth, bright orange/red ochre, very little blue and light yellow pigment
Layer 1:
Colour: Grey
Composition: Lead white, a little brown earth, very fine black and orange ochre
Data information:
Reliability-rating:
1
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