A protective finish is applied to keep paintings safe from wear, but they will discolor as a result of time going by. About ...

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I m eet the Old Masters dealer Ben Hall at his private Upper East Side gallery and office, which sits in a five-story ...

The patches on the painting are left behind from past restoration jobs. During a restoration job, patches are added to hide or repair rips in the canvas. In this instance, the old patches are ...

Archaeologists are people who look at old objects or buildings to find out more about history and the people who lived there. They've found amazing frescos - paintings done on fresh plaster so ...