M062: A Man Playing a Lute

Object information

Artist TER BRUGGHEN, Hendrick Executed in Utrecht Support canvas Medium oil Dimensions (cm) 100.50 × 78.70 Signed YES Museum National Gallery [inv.nr: NG6347] Museum link View on museum site RKD RKD link

Data

Overview
Sample data

Description:

Preparatory layers 2 (O-LBr) Description 1. Reddish-orange layer 2. Cool 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, bone black, yellow earth, chalk

Layer 1:

Colour: Orange

Composition: Red ochre, red lead, quartz

Data information:

Reliability 1

Researchers

Marika Spring

Source

National Gallery, London science department documentation

Sample information:

Sample 1 ISA, ISB, ISD Sample location National Gallery London