M767: Christ Taking Leave of his Mother
(c.1515-1520)
Biographical information
By:
ENGEBRECHTSZ, CornelisExecuted in:
Support:
panel
Medium:
oil
Dimensions (cm):
54.70 x 44.00
Signed?
UNCLEAR
Museum:
Rijksmuseum [inv.nr: SK-A-1719]
Museum-link
Data
Description:
Preparatory layers:
2 (LY-W)
Free-text description:
1. Chalk 2. Extremely thin lead white layer applied over underdrawing
Paint layers (oil)
panel
Layer information:
(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)
Layer 2:
Colour: White
Composition: Lead white
Layer 1:
Colour: Light yellow
Composition: Calcium carbonate (chalk)
Data information:
Reliability-rating:
2
Analytical Techniques:
Sampled?
YES
Microscopy?
YES
Researchers:
Arie Wallert, Moorea Hall-Aquitania
Source:
Rijksmuseum Paint Sample Database