In this section

• Introduction
• History of the painting
• Condition before treatment
• Removal of upper varnish
• Exposure of 1956 cleaning test
• Solvent tests
• Removal of older varnish
• During cleaning
• The painting before retouching
• Analysis of materials and techniques
• Summary of main findings

The painting before retouching

After the painting had been cleaned and a brushed coat of varnish had been applied, small losses were filled and retouched. This photograph taken after cleaning but before retouching, shows the excellent condition of the painting.

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