A scientific investigation of Botticelli's 'Adoration' | Restoring Botticelli 3/3 | National Gallery

Jill Dunkerton, restorer, and Marta Melchiorre, scientist, investigate the collaboration of Botticelli and Filippino Lippi on the 'Adoration of the Kings'. This is the third video in a series on the restoration of this painting.

Part 1, Removing the frame: What we discovered beneath the frame ...
Part 2, Retouching the panel: Retouching a Renaissance masterpiece ...

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You can find out more information about this process in our National Gallery Technical Bulletin.
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The National Gallery Technical Bulletin is an annual record of research carried out at the National Gallery, London. Drawing on the combined expertise of scientists, conservators and curators, it brings together a wealth of information about artists’ materials and techniques, as well as conservation practices.

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