M458: Annunciation to the shepherds
(c.1595-1603)
Biographical information
By:
WTEWAEL, JoachimExecuted in:
Support:
canvas
Medium:
oil
Dimensions (cm):
170.00 x 136.00
Signed?
YES
Museum:
Rijksmuseum [inv.nr: SK-A-1843]
Museum-link
RKD-link
Data
Description:
Preparatory layers:
2 (R-G)
Free-text description:
1. Red earth with translucent particles 2. Grey layer with lead white and charcoal
Paint layers (oil)
canvas
Layer information:
(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)
Layer 2:
Colour: Grey
Composition: Lead white, charcoal
Layer 1:
Colour: Red
Composition: Red earth, aluminosilicates, red iron oxide
Data information:
Reliability-rating:
1
Researchers:
Gwen Tauber, Katrien Keune
Source:
Rijksmuseum Paint Sample Database
Sample information:
Sample location:
Rijksmuseum (PSD)