Conservation-restoration process of a Madonna and Child from the end of the 16th century, in carved stone with remains of polychromy
Conservation-restoration process of a Madonna and Child from the end of the 16th century, in carved stone with remains of polychromy
In 2017, conservation-restoration interventions were carried out on the Marededéu with the Child that is exhibited in room 12 of the Museum, on the occasion of its presentation at the exhibition: Son of Laocoon. Alonso Berruguete and Pagan Antiquity . National Sculpture Museum, Valladolid 04/07/2017 - 05/11/2017
Mother of God with the Child
Circle of Bartolomé Ordónez
1520 - 1530
Stone with remains of polychrome
68.5 x 21.5 x 14 cm
MFM 1116
A preliminary examination of the work has been carried out using level light, ultraviolet light and observation under a stereoscopic microscope of the remains of polychromy that still remain.
The conservation-restoration interventions have been the following:
• Punctual consolidation of weak elements of the stone support.
• Fixation of the remains of polychromy in danger of detachment.
• Cleaning of the surface dirt with the improvement of the appreciation of the sculptural volume of the piece and the visualization of the remains of polychromy.
