Art in the team: Discover the secrets of the Bruegel workshops!

Art in the team: Discover the secrets of the Bruegel workshops!

Dresden, Deutschland - in Antwerp, where art and history form a merged story, the time around the beginning of the 17th century was a heyday for talents. Artists such as the Bruegels, van Balens and Franckens created significant works in a network that included cross -generational workshops. The MDR reports that The close cooperation between these artists is presented in a large-format city view, which not only shows the place of residence and work, but also emphasizes the collegial atmosphere.

The general director of the State Art Collections Dresden, Bernd Ebert, emphasizes that the artistic work was less about competition, but about the exchange of ideas and techniques. Economic considerations and expertise led artists to work with other workshops in order to get the maximum out of their skills.

Surprising discoveries in the exhibition

The new exhibition, which was curated by art historian Uta Neidhardt, shows a variety of works, of which over half of which was hidden in the depot for a long time. Over 50 of the paintings on display have not been presented since the Second World War, which underpins the anticipation for the opening. Neidhardt also reports remarkable discoveries during the restoration work: often several painters worked in a single picture, which illustrates the dynamics and creative diversity of this time.

restoration projects and techniques

The importance of restoration in the art world is no coincidence. For example, two impressive oil paintings from the parish of San Pablo in Zaragoza were restored between 2006 and 2007. Saints San Blasio and San Gregorio show these works and date from the second half of the 17th century. The article by Romoe that was used both in the restoration and in the treatment of the painting, to remedy the infinite due to the original base.

The restorers documented all visible damage to the paintings, which included cracks, loss of color and a darkening through oxidation. The cleaning was carried out with special procedures such as acetone gel, and the new canvases from Belgian taffeta lines were carefully selected to protect the paintings in the best possible way and to preserve their originality.

All in all, the exhibition leads to re -illuminating the Antwerp art scene and telling the fascinating stories behind the paintings. For art lovers throughout Germany, it is an absolute must to explore the [details of the exhibition on the website of the Gemäldegalerie] (https://gemaeldegalerie.skd.museum/ exhibitions/teamwork-in-antwerpen/).