M733: Lady Elizabeth Thimbelby and Dorothy, Viscountess Andover

Object information

Artist DYCK, Anthony van Executed in UNKNOWN Support canvas Medium oil Dimensions (cm) 132.10 × 149.00 Signed UNCLEAR Museum National Gallery [inv.nr: NG6437] Museum link View on museum site

Data

Overview
Sample data

Description:

Preparatory layers 2 (R-G) 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 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