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The 700-year-old painted wooden crucifix by Ambrogio Lorenzetti is now restored to its former glory and headed for permanent exhibition.
Preserving ancient works of art is not an easy feat. Paintings, frescoes, and mosaics need constant preservation and care from restorers. and when it comes to artworks made of wood, preservation is even harder.
Wood is subject to water infiltrations, humidity, and decay. The recent restoration of a 14th-century wooden crucifix in the Italian city of Siena shows that faith, passion, and talent can help keep Catholic heritage alive through the centuries.
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Preserving ancient works of art is not an easy feat. Paintings, frescoes, and mosaics need constant preservation and care from restorers. and when it comes to artworks made of wood, preservation is even harder.
Wood is subject to water infiltrations, humidity, and decay. The recent restoration of a 14th-century wooden crucifix in the Italian city of Siena shows that faith, passion, and talent can help keep Catholic heritage alive through the centuries.
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How experts restored a 14th-century wooden crucifix
The 700-year-old painted wooden crucifix by Ambrogio Lorenzetti is now restored to its former glory and headed for permanent exhibition.
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