M044: The Liberation of Achior

Object information

Artist HAARLEM, Cornelis Cornelisz. Van Executed in Haarlem Support canvas Medium oil Dimensions (cm) 138.50 × 95.00 Signed YES Museum Frans Hals Museum [inv.nr: OS I-55] RKD RKD link

Data

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Sample data

Description:

Preparatory layers 2 (G-G) 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 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