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16th century oil paint on panel

Detail before removal of the glossy varnish. The varnish removal is tricky because of the thin and sensitive paint layer
Detail before removal of the glossy varnish. The varnish removal is tricky because of the thin and sensitive paint layer
Solvent mixture applied through an absorbent paper
Solvent mixture applied through an absorbent paper
Removal of the paper with absorbed yellowed varnish
Removal of the paper with absorbed yellowed varnish
Removal of residues with solvent mixture on cotton swab
Removal of residues with solvent mixture on cotton swab
After varnish removal
After varnish removal
Detail during varnish and old retouchings with a solvent mixture applied through an absorbent paper
Detail during varnish and old retouchings with a solvent mixture applied through an absorbent paper