Studying Old Master Paintings: Technology and Practice [Pehme köide]

The papers in this volume constitute a substantial body of work that provides a wide-ranging overview of current research on the technology and practice of Old Master paintings, covering some 700 years of European painting, from the thirteenth century to the early twentieth century, including works by Guido da Siena, Bellini, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Fernando Gallego, Holbein, Caravaggio, El Greco, Rubens, Murillo, Gainsborough, Reynolds, Whistler, van Gogh and Munch. Six of the contributions focus on technological or historical aspects of specific artists' materials. These papers were presented at a conference held at the National Gallery to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the National Gallery Technical Bulletin. The Bulletin has a long history of publishing interdisciplinary research on the technical examination of paintings to inform both art-historical study and issues relating to the material history of a work. This type of research was the central focus of the conference and provided the overall thematic link between the contributions presented.

A collection of papers from a National Gallery conference marking the 30th anniversary of the National Gallery Technical Bulletin, showcasing cutting-edge research on the materials and techniques of Old Master paintings. Spanning 700 years of European art, it features studies on artists such as Leonardo, Michelangelo, El Greco, Rubens, van Gogh, and Munch. With a focus on technical analysis and interdisciplinary approaches, the volume highlights how scientific research deepens understanding of artistic practice and material history.