The Search for Violante: Restoration Episode 4

Layer by Layer: Structural conservation. From removing old varnish and reweaving tears, to using techniques that minimise canvas distortion… Watch the multi-faceted structural conservation phase, which involves a series of operations geared at giving stability and solidity to each painting layer. The restoration and awareness-raising project featured in this video, known as ‘Accademia Women: Violante’, was organised by the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno (AADFI) and Syracuse University in Florence, and sponsored by the Advancing Women Artist Legacy Fund. Click the image above to watch.