Conserving the National Gallery's Oldest Painting

December 1 2020

Video: The National Gallery, London

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The National Gallery in London has published the above video describing recent work undertaken by Kristina Mandy to conserve Margarito d'Arezzo's The Virgin and Child Enthroned, with Narrative Scenes. Dating to 1263-4 this painting is the oldest in the National Gallery's collection.

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