The Restoration of a 19th Century Icon Cover Image

Problematica restaurării unei icoane prăznicar de secol XIX
The Restoration of a 19th Century Icon

Author(s): Diana Mirea
Subject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies
Published by: Editura Muzeelor Literare
Keywords: Icon; 19th century; restoration; conservation; painting;

Summary/Abstract: This study describes the methodology of conservation-restoration interventions on the icon “Transfiguration of Jesus”, painted in the 19th century by an unknown artist. The paper contributes to a better assessment and remedying of the main forms of degradation often found on wood paintings in tempera.

  • Issue Year: XI/2018
  • Issue No: XI
  • Page Range: 112-116
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Romanian