M767: Christ Taking Leave of his Mother

Object information

Artist ENGEBRECHTSZ, Cornelis Executed in Leiden Support panel Medium oil Dimensions (cm) 54.70 × 44.00 Signed UNCLEAR Museum Rijksmuseum [inv.nr: SK-A-1719] Museum link View on museum site

Data

Overview
Sample data

Description:

Preparatory layers 2 (LY-W) 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 2

Analytical Techniques:

Sampled?

YES

Microscopy?

YES

Researchers

Arie Wallert, Moorea Hall-Aquitania

Source

Rijksmuseum Paint Sample Database

Sample information:

Sample 1 169/10-17 Sample location Rijksmuseum (PSD)