The Stunning Secret Hiding Behind The Varnish Of An Imitation Rembrandt Painting

Published on 06/14/2021
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Obscured, But Still There

We now return to the Allentown Art Museum, where its vice-president of curatorial affairs, called Elaine Mehalakes, who spoke to the New York Post about her special painting. She revealed that it had a number of varnish layers that hid the details of the initial brushwork, along with the incredible colors. Upon taking off the varnish cover, the conservators discovered something incredible regarding the artwork. Many professionals had looked at the painting, and the truth was finally starting to surface.

Obscured But Still There

Obscured But Still There

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