Art restoration of one of our largest paintings: Retouching Van Dyck's 'Charles I' | 3

After relining and cleaning Anthony van Dyck's 'Equestrian Portrait of Charles I', it's finally time to retouch the painting. Watch as Paul, one of our Restorers, completes the treatment of one of our largest paintings.

Watch how we relined the painting:    • Art restoration of one of our largest...  
Watch how we cleaned the painting:    • Art restoration of one of our largest...  

We are grateful for the generous support of:
The Getty Foundation’s Conserving Canvas initiative for the relining of the painting
TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund for the restoration of the painting

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