Christ blessing the children

Object information


Artist HAARLEM, Cornelis Cornelisz. Van Executed in Haarlem Support canvas Medium oil Dimensions (cm) 127.00 × 206.50 Signed UNCLEAR Museum Frans Hals Museum [inv.nr: OS I-56] RKD RKD link

Data


Description:


Preparatory layers 2 (Y-G) Description 1. Yellowish ground 2. Grey ground

Paint layers (oil)

canvas


Layer information:

(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)


Layer 2:

Colour: Grey

Composition: Lead white, little fine red, brown earth, fine black


Layer 1:

Colour: Yellow

Composition: Lead white, chalk (?), yellow ochre, a little dine black and red/brown earth pigments


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

No sample images available.