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The Construction of Panel Trays for Two Paintings by the Master of Cappenberg

Janet Brough and Jill Dunkerton
Technical Bulletin Volume 8, 1984

Abstract

Following conservation of Christ before Pilate and The Coronation of the Virgin by the Master of Cappenberg, it was decided that the thinned panels were too weak and flexible to be reframed. The article gives details of the panel trays constructed to hold the painting against a cushioned auxiliary support.

Keywords 

framing (picture), Master of Cappenberg, panel paintings

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Brough, J., Dunkerton, J. 'The Construction of Panel Trays for Two Paintings by the Master of Cappenberg'. National Gallery Technical Bulletin Vol 8, pp 63–70.
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/technical-bulletin/brough_dunkerton1984

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