Letter from Professor Carlos Zuberbühler (Academy of Buenos Aires) to Poynter
1 Jun 1904
Title
Letter from Professor Carlos Zuberbühler (Academy of Buenos Aires) to Poynter
Date
1 Jun 1904
Archive reference number
NG68/26/17
Description
Argues that the background featured in 'Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha and Mary' by Velázquez is a painting on the wall instead of a window, as claimed in the catalogue. This is suggested by the deficiencies in perspective and scale evident in the background image.
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