Revealing the hidden layers of a 17th-century Dutch masterpiece
In short: Go behind the scenes of a professional conservation studio to see how experts restore Jan Steen’s 'The Wedding Party.' This look at the meticulous cleaning and examination process reveals what lies beneath the surface of a centuries-old painting.
Painting conservator Alice Tate-Harte spent several months restoring 'The Wedding Party,' a 17th-century work by Dutch master Jan Steen held in the Wellington Collection at Apsley House, London. The process involved detailed examination and cleaning to uncover the artist's original techniques and hidden structural elements beneath the surface.
The restoration aims to recover the painting's original beauty for its upcoming debut. The newly conserved masterpiece is scheduled to be featured in a Dutch masters display opening in April 2025.
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