M777: Raising of Lazarus
(c.1643)
Biographical information
By:
FABRITIUS, CarelExecuted in:
Support:
canvas
Medium:
oil
Dimensions (cm):
210.50 x 140.00
Signed?
YES
Museum:
Muzeum Narodowe [inv.nr: M.Ob.563]
Museum-link
Data
Description:
Preparatory layers:
2 (R-G)
Free-text description:
1. Mixture of red-brown earth 2. Large grains of lead white, unidentified blue (smalt?), and a little black
Paint layers (oil)
canvas
Layer information:
(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)
Layer 2:
Colour: Grey
Composition: Lead white, blue, black
Layer 1:
Colour: Red
Composition: Red and brown earth
Data information:
Reliability-rating:
2
Analytical Techniques:
Sampled?
YES
Microscopy?
YES
Researchers:
Aleksandra Janiszewska, Jørgen Wadum
Source:
Wadum, Jørgen. “Are the Changed Appearances of Carel Fabritius’ Paintings a Consequence of Mobility?” In Ground Layers in European Painting 1550-1750, edited by Anne Haack Christensen, Angela Jager, and Joyce H. Townsend, Vol. V. CATS Proceedings. London: Archetype Publications, 2019.
Sample information:
Sample location:
Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie