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Examination under raking light

painting of a Renaissance scene with crowds watching a preacher in a courtyard, lit from the side

The painting under raking light. Zoom into the detail of this image.

Raking light photography is useful in emphasising any surface irregularities including any cracks, raised or flaking paint. With our painting the lower edge has numerous deformations which relate to old paint loss, filling and retouching.

 

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