Łukasz Nawrocki

Łukasz Nawrocki

Madonna Bridgewater

- based on Raphael -

Scientific conservation reconstruction, executed with the painting technique and technology and materials used in the early 16th century by Raphael

  • Technique: oil-resin technique + tempera grassa on linden support, 86×60×0.8 cm
  • Support: author’s frame integrated with the painting, stylization in accordance with the 16th century manner, linden wood covered with ornaments in pastiglia dorata technique + gilding (23¾ carat)
  • Frame dimensions: 96×70×4 cm

Łukasz Nawrocki, 2006
Visible sfumato and chiaroscuro in the parts of the complexion, scarlet of the dress made with many layers of glazing containing organic reds (rubia tinctoria, kermes), more than 20 layers of painting)
The Child and the Madonna's scarlet dress - fragment
Visible golden glazing in parts of the hair (Stil de Grain), transparent veil and blue coat of the Madonna (azurite, natural ultramarine)
The Child with a part of the Madonna's blue mantle (azurite, natural ultramarine)
Close-up of the Madonna's head - golden glazing in parts of the hair (organic yellows), transparent veil and golden halo made in the mordant technique (23¾ carat)
UV image analysis
X-ray image analysis
Cross-section of painting layers from the lower part of the Madonna's blue mantle, containing azurite and high-quality natural ultramarine. Microphotography in visible light, magnification 420 times

Reconstructions of Old Masters’ Works | Art and Scientific Research

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