Description
On 8 July, the symposium 'The digital reconstruction of the crucifixion of the Lindau master (ca. 1425)' will take place at the auditorium of Museum Catharijnecovent, from where it will also be broadcasted online.The Crucifixion (ca. 1425) of the Master of the Lamentation of Christ in Lindau (which is part of the collection of Museum Catharijneconvent) was in a bad condition in the museum depot for decades. It was cleaned to some extent, yet, the restoration is not yet completed and will continue in 2021. The biggest dilemma we are currently facing during the restoration process is the background: Mary, the crucified Christ and John are depicted against a dark blue background, provided with golden tendrils. The first investigation, however, showed that this background originally should have been golden: golden shining tendrils on a matte gold field.
In collaboration with Leiden University, Utrecht University and TU Delft, a 3D scan of the painting will be made with which we can reconstruct the background, so that we can get an idea of the original intention of the artist. It provides us with essential insights about the material characteristics of the work that are important for making fundamental decisions about the steps to be taken in the treatment (especially with regard to the background in relief).
This symposium will adress the question what the possibilities are for the restauration of the object.
| Period | 8 Jul 2021 |
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| Event type | Seminar |
| Location | Utrecht, NetherlandsShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |