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Go behind the scenes at the National Gallery and watch the restoration of 'The Virgin of the Rocks'. Conservation's Larry Keith talks through the restoration of one of Leonardo da Vinci's most elaborate works, which underwent 18 months of specialist treatment to remove a cracked and yellowing varnish.

 

From The National Gallery Visitor's Guide DVD

 

Find out more about Leonardo da Vinci, The Virgin of the Rocks, about 1491/2-9 and 1506-8

 

Read about the restoration of 'The Virgin of the Rocks'

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