M674: Christ on the Cross

Object information

Artist MOSTAERT, Gillis (I) Executed in UNKNOWN Support panel Medium oil Dimensions (cm) 32.50 × 25.50 Signed UNCLEAR Museum Statens Museum for Kunst [inv.nr: KMSsp168] Museum link View on museum site

Data

Overview
Sample data

Description:

Preparatory layers 2 (LY-W) Description 1. Off-white chalk layer 2. Very thin white layer

Paint layers (oil)

panel

Layer information:

(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)

Layer 2:

Colour: White

Composition: Lead white, quartz, chalk, carbon black

Layer 1:

Colour: Light yellow

Composition: Calcium carbonate (chalk)

Data information:

Reliability 1

Analytical Techniques:

Sampled?

YES

Microscopy?

YES

Elemental?

YES

Researchers

David Buti

Source

SMK Kress/National Gallery spreadsheet (unpublished)

Sample information:

Sample 1 553a, 553b