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Word: overpaint (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...somewhat different painting. It had apparently left Verrocchio's studio with the kneeling Madonna unfinished. About 40 years later, judging by the style, a minor painter completed it. Examination showed that beneath the visible Madonna was the brush drawing of Verrocchio. The overpaint was removed, revealing Verrocchio's original drawing on white gesso...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: New Leonardo? | 5/20/1957 | See Source »

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