Repairing a 17th century canvas | Art restoration of Artemisia Gentileschi's Self Portrait | 6 of 14

Where do you start when relining the canvas of a 17th century painting and why is relining the painting so important? Find out with Conservators Paul Ackroyd and Lynne Harrison.

Watch the next episode, where the moisture treatment is applied:    • Applying the moisture treatment | Art...  

Artemisia Gentileschi's 'Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria' is currently undergoing restoration treatment. This was made possible with Art Fund support.

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