Uncovering restoration secrets of Rubens's 'The Judgement of Paris' | National Gallery

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
  • Britta New shows how science and new technology improve our understanding of conservation changes that have been made to Rubens's 'Judgement of Paris' over its lifetime.
    Using non-invasive imaging techniques, including XRF scanning, today, we can see the changes Rubens himself made to the composition and size of his picture, as well as the effects of more recent conservation treatment. Britta tells us how, armed with this new information, she was able to work on a painting that has so much history wrapped up in its panels and paint.
    Funding for the conservation of Peter Paul Rubens's 'The Judgement of Paris' (1577 - 1640) was generously provided through a grant from the Bank of America Art Conservation Project.
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    00:00 Intro
    01:03 The Judgement of Paris as we see it now
    02:44 How Rubens painted it and what changed
    07:10 How is the panel constructed?
    09:38 Panel conservation
    12:16 Conservation history
    13:27 Restoration and next steps
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Komentáře • 47

  • @nochnoipetux
    @nochnoipetux Před měsícem +19

    Please keep doing these types of videos, this is incredibly informative and fascinating to watch!

    • @nationalgallery
      @nationalgallery  Před měsícem +3

      More to come and more to see here! czcams.com/play/PLvb2y26xK6Y4i1rQVRppfR3mBHcwybGA0.html

  • @sacredkinetics.lns.8352
    @sacredkinetics.lns.8352 Před měsícem +22

    Your profession is vital and highly appreciated. Art is Humanities patrimony. Thank you. 🌺🌹🌷

  • @geoffreykeane4072
    @geoffreykeane4072 Před měsícem +19

    Wonderful presentation Britta. Well done.

  • @purkaitsurajit53
    @purkaitsurajit53 Před měsícem +13

    Such a complex restoration and conservation work done by The National Gallery on such a magnificent masterpiece by the great Rubens is indeed highly praiseworthy!!👏👏👌👌😍😍❤❤

    • @nationalgallery
      @nationalgallery  Před měsícem +2

      Our Conservation and Scientific teams are amazing at what they do! Thank you for watching

  • @FightingWitch
    @FightingWitch Před měsícem +14

    Another fantastic video! So informative! Thank you so much!

  • @philipmurphy2
    @philipmurphy2 Před měsícem +8

    Interesting to see behind the scenes of a Rubens painting

  • @user-wc8gi7bp6q
    @user-wc8gi7bp6q Před měsícem +5

    This was just fascinating and so much detail and complexity in a conservator's job. Much appreciated.

  • @bluesque9687
    @bluesque9687 Před měsícem +3

    Has got to be very very well presented because I was engrossed and feel enlightened... Rubens is awesome

  • @josephviamonte8685
    @josephviamonte8685 Před měsícem +2

    Fascinating.. thank you for a clear lucid presentation…

  • @victorianidetch
    @victorianidetch Před měsícem +4

    Nicely done presentation, I enjoy learning the ideas behind the restorations.

    • @nationalgallery
      @nationalgallery  Před měsícem +1

      You might also like our playlist with more BTS videos from our Conservation studios! czcams.com/play/PLvb2y26xK6Y4i1rQVRppfR3mBHcwybGA0.html

    • @victorianidetch
      @victorianidetch Před měsícem

      @@nationalgallery Thanks!

  • @jaysmith8199
    @jaysmith8199 Před měsícem +9

    Fascinating.
    I think that the painting should go back to how Reubens painted it. You have all the information on it.
    Richieleus (sp) hand should be taken away.
    The painting would be much more interesting, conversations about how this story was eroticised and how women were viewed would be far more prominent.
    Thank you for the journey!

  • @richardjones8699
    @richardjones8699 Před měsícem +2

    Very engaging.

  • @holyngrace7806
    @holyngrace7806 Před měsícem

    That restoration, and education about, it is so kewl! Thank You!!!

  • @virginiaensinck5828
    @virginiaensinck5828 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for this awesome restoration work, Britta! 👏

  • @grokeffer6226
    @grokeffer6226 Před měsícem +4

    Interesting stuff!!

  • @lehlomelakhumalo7535
    @lehlomelakhumalo7535 Před měsícem +5

    Beautiful ❤

  • @rembvanrijn
    @rembvanrijn Před měsícem +3

    Really interesting and informative!

  • @peteannells4218
    @peteannells4218 Před měsícem +2

    Wonderful video of some fascinating work, thankyou.
    There are paintings at the National Gallery that are less interesting and less skillfully executed than the back of this one ! 😉.
    More high class carpentry on the channel please.

  • @javiersays
    @javiersays Před měsícem

    one of my fav works of Rubens .. lovely video.. recreating pigment from that time is crazy..

  • @megwolff58
    @megwolff58 Před měsícem

    Fascinating, thankyou! As you say, you are really fortunate to have technology to help you solve this complex puzzle.

  • @Gatecrasher1
    @Gatecrasher1 Před měsícem

    Amazing analysis--fascinating how one painting holds so many stories

  • @cestmarrant1
    @cestmarrant1 Před měsícem

    Fascinating. I love how much detail you went into.

  • @isashax
    @isashax Před měsícem +1

    That was so interesting! Thanks so much!

  • @nahannilove
    @nahannilove Před měsícem

    This is so wonderful.. I learned so much and enjoyed the behind the scenes of this grand work. As others have made the sentiment please keep these videos coming. 🪺 also what a wonderful and fun outfit you have, love love the repurposed jean dress 👖 and blouse!

  • @lizzieatherfold2293
    @lizzieatherfold2293 Před měsícem +1

    Very interesting thank you

  • @AA-ke5cu
    @AA-ke5cu Před měsícem

    What a dream job!!! The artistic license must be maddeningly secretive; like a forger.

  • @that_thing_I_do
    @that_thing_I_do Před měsícem

    Always enjoy your presentations. So what will be the final composition?

  • @cskarbek1
    @cskarbek1 Před měsícem

    now to see the final product! it would have been nice had they treated us to a sneak peek!

    • @nationalgallery
      @nationalgallery  Před měsícem

      The restoration is still ongoing! Keep an eye on our channel for more updates in the near future!

  • @leoperarm
    @leoperarm Před měsícem +1

    Love this highly informative format. Also not bite-size.
    Just a note: 'putti' is plural for 'putto'

  • @manifesteraddams8068
    @manifesteraddams8068 Před měsícem

    I never realised the shield has the actual head on it!

  • @randolphfriend8260
    @randolphfriend8260 Před měsícem

    💙

  • @conradnelson5283
    @conradnelson5283 Před 27 dny

    I never knew what I didn’t know.

  • @boochin6
    @boochin6 Před 15 dny

    What would have Ruben's wanted? I believe taking the painting back to the original would have been a better choice. You have left the intent and heart of Ruben's out of the equation which would have given us a better understanding of the artist. As it stands now it is a representation of what others thought the public should see, not Ruben.

  • @2adamast
    @2adamast Před měsícem

    Rubens: Ok I get it maybe Paris asking to go naked is too much, let's go with Paris giving the apple. Rubens preparatory sketches are often more alive than his finished paintings.

  • @dont-want-no-wrench
    @dont-want-no-wrench Před měsícem

    the original conception works much better as a scene/illustration

  • @joecool7035
    @joecool7035 Před měsícem

    nice presentation
    maybe everybody is aware of the mythological story of Paris, so no need to tell it again