Restoring ‘The Ambassadors’

Synopsis

Follows the three-year project to clean and restore the Hans Holbein’s painting in the National Gallery, London. Shows how the complex paint structure is investigated by scientific analysis, distinguishing original paint from later restorations. Also follows the difficult discussions about whether to leave or remove non-original paint and how far to reconstruct the large losses. Includes comments from Michael Daley of Artwatch International and art critic Brian Sewell, who have reservations about conservation and restoration.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £13.00 (inclusive)

Notes

Broadcast on BBC2 on 29/4/96.

Subjects

Art

Keywords

history of art; Holbein, Hans (1497-1543); restoration - art and architecture

Credits

Producer

Patricia Wheatley

Cast

Patricia Wheatley

Distributor

Name

National Gallery Publications Ltd

Email

online@nationalgallery.co.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7747 2870

Address

St Vincent House
30 Orange Street
WC2H 7HH