10 Labrosse atelier, Virgin and Child Bronze paint over gold leaf from rear of hood of Madonna's cape. Photomicrograph in reflected light. 1 - white ground, 2 - red layer of bole, 5-10 µ, 3 - original gold leaf 1-2 µ, 4 - adhesive belonging to the layer above, 5 - bronze leaf pigment 1 µ thick by about 10 µ long, appearing as platelets.

10 Labrosse atelier, Virgin and Child
Bronze paint over gold leaf from rear of hood of
Madonna's cape. Photomicrograph in reflected light.
1 - white ground,
2 - red layer of bole, 5-10 µ,
3 - original gold leaf 1-2 µ,
4 - adhesive belonging to the layer above,
5 - bronze leaf pigment 1 µ thick by
about 10 µ long, appearing as platelets.

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