M059: Musical Group by Candlelight
(1623)
Biographical information
By:
VAN HONTHORST, GerardExecuted in:
Support:
canvas
Medium:
oil
Dimensions (cm):
117.00 x 146.50
Signed?
YES
Museum:
Statens Museum for Kunst [inv.nr: KMSsp378]
Museum-link
RKD-link
Data
Description:
Preparatory layers:
2 (O-LBr)
Free-text description:
1. Reddish orange layer 2. Light brown layer
Paint layers (oil)
canvas
Layer information:
(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)
Layer 2:
Colour: Light brown
Composition: Lead white, umber, quartz
Layer 1:
Colour: Orange
Composition: Red earth, aluminosilicates, bone black, carbon black, vermilion, lead white
Data information:
Reliability-rating:
1
Researchers:
David Buti
Source:
SMK Kress/National Gallery spreadsheet (unpublished)
Sample information:
Sample(s):
115a, 115b
Sample location:
Statens Museum for Kunst