Scanning Michael Sweerts and Michaelina Wautier: Uncovering the working methods of 17th-century Brussels artists by means of MA-XRF examination. KU Leuven
This dissertation focuses on the materials and techniques used by the Brussels artists Michael Sweerts (1618-1664) and Michaelina Wautier (1614-1689). It tries to answer the following research questions:
1. Did 17th-century Brussels-based artists use idiosyncratic painting materials and techniques, and can their work be distinguished from paintings created in other artistic centers based on these materials and techniques?
2. How ...