M733: Lady Elizabeth Thimbelby and Dorothy, Viscountess Andover
(c.1635)
Biographical information
By:
VAN DYCK, AnthonyExecuted in:
Support:
canvas
Medium:
oil
Dimensions (cm):
132.10 x 149.00
Signed?
UNCLEAR
Museum:
National Gallery [inv.nr: NG6437]
Museum-link
Data
Description:
Preparatory layers:
2 (R-G)
Free-text description:
1. Strong red-brown layer of mainly red iron oxide with calcium carbonate 2. Mid grey-brown priming of lead white, charcoal black, and some red and brown earth pigment
Paint layers (oil)
canvas
Layer information:
(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)
Layer 2:
Colour: Grey
Composition: Lead white, charcoal black, red and brown earth
Layer 1:
Colour: Red
Composition: Red iron oxide, calcium carbonate (chalk)
Data information:
Reliability-rating:
1
Analytical Techniques:
Sampled?
YES
Microscopy?
YES
Elemental?
YES
Researchers:
National Gallery Scientific Department
Source:
Roy, Ashok. “The National Gallery Van Dycks: Technique and Development.” The National Gallery Technical Bulletin 20 (1999): 50–83.
Sample information:
Sample location:
National Gallery London