The Structural Conservation of Panel Paintings

In general, before making a commitment to a detailed design, the panel

conservator must amass all available information. It should be possible to

specify the dimensional limits of movement of the panel that will deter-

mine tray depth, and so on; this can be done by monitoring movement.

More information may be gained from assessing previous damage to the

panel and painted surface, as well as from assessing conditions under

Conclusion

T D   F A A S 399

Figure 18a, b
Keirincx-Savery, Death of Orpheus.The general
view (a) and a detail (b) show the painting’s
condition after restoration.

a

b