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Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Conservator Choices

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10/15/2020

behind the scenes, conservation, Lorenzo Zaragoza, paintings conservation, retablo, restoration, retablo of saint peter, altarpiece

While the paintings conservation studio is under renovation, we thought you might like a look at an example of the choices that conservators can face.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: The Conservation-on-View Retablo returns!

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8/23/2018

Zaragoza, retablo of saint peter, behind the scenes, conservation

A few weeks ago our paintings conservator teamed with our expert Installation Department to return Zaragoza’s “Retablo of Saint Peter” to its gallery after conservation.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Interpreting x-rays, conservation-style

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6/27/2018

behind the scenes, conservation, Zaragoza, retablo of saint peter, X-ray

Here’s a detail of one of the paintings from Zaragoza’s “Retablo of Saint Peter.” At left is the same detail in normal light, after conservation.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: The Home Stretch!

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3/8/2018

behind the scenes, conservation, altarpiece, retablo of saint peter, 15th century

Our paintings conservator is rounding up the final bits and pieces that comprise the 15th century Spanish altarpiece, the Retablo of Saint Peter.