M105: Jean de la Chambre

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Jean de la Chambre

Object information

Artist HALS, Frans Executed in Haarlem Support panel Medium oil Dimensions (cm) 20.60 × 16.80 Signed UNCLEAR Museum National Gallery [inv.nr: 6411] RKD RKD link

Data


Description:

Preparatory layers 2 (LY-W) Description 1. Chalk/glue ground 2. Lead white imprimatura (toned)

Paint layers (oil)

panel

Layer information:

(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)

Layer 2:

Colour: White

Composition: Lead white, very little brown ochre, very little fine black

Layer 1:

Colour: Light yellow

Composition: Calcium carbonate (chalk)

Data information:

Reliability 2

Researchers

Karin Groen and Ella Hendriks

Source

Groen, Karin, and Ella Hendriks. “Frans Hals: A Technical Examination.” In Frans Hals, 109–27. Munich: Prestel-Verlag, 1989.


Sample information:

No sample images available.