Putting the pieces back together: Rembrandt's Lamentation drawing under the microscope
Resource type
Journal article
Creator (person)
Horbatsch, Olenka
Snow, Rebecca
Taylor, Samantha
Date published
2022
Abstract
A thorough examination of Rembrandt’s early drawing of the Lamentation at the Foot of the Cross in the British Museum (Benesch 154; registration number Oo,9.103) using magnification (x10), transmitted light, infrared imaging and Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI), in order to conclusively establish the construction of the paper and the different drawing campaigns undertaken by the artist.
Journal title
Master Drawings
Volume
60
Issue
1
ISSN
0025-5025
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