M518: Modello' for the Assumption of the Virgin

(c.1622-1625)

Modello' for the Assumption of the Virgin

Object information

Artist RUBENS, Peter Paul Executed in Antwerp Support panel Medium oil Dimensions (cm) 87.80 × 59.10 Signed UNCLEAR Museum Mauritshuis [inv.nr: Mh926] Museum link View on museum site

Data


Description:

Preparatory layers 2 (LY-G) Description 1. Yellowish ground 2. Thin grey priming layer

Paint layers (oil)

panel

Layer information:

(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)

Layer 2:

Colour: Grey

Composition: Charcoal black, red and brown earth pigments

Layer 1:

Colour: Light yellow

Composition: Calcium carbonate (chalk)

Data information:

Reliability 2

Researchers

Barbara Schoonhoven

Source

Mauritshuis documentation, 1993 catalogue


Sample information:

Sample location Mauritshuis

No sample images available.