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Elkhuizen, W.S. (author), Dore-Callewaert, T.W.J. (author), Leonhardt, Emilien (author), Vandivere, Abbie (author), Song, Y. (author), Pont, S.C. (author), Geraedts, Jo M.P. (author), Dik, J. (author)A seventeenth-century canvas painting is usually comprised of varnish and (translucent) paint layers on a substrate. A viewer’s perception of a work of art can be affected by changes in and damages to these layers. Crack formation in the multi-layered stratigraphy of the painting is visible in the surface topology. Furthermore, the impact of...journal article 2019
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Reischig, P. (author), Blaas, J. (author), Botha, C. (author), Bravin, A. (author), Porra, L. (author), Nemoz, C. (author), Wallert, A. (author), Dik, J. (author)One of the most fascinating objects in the Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) is an early 16th century prayer nut. This spherical wooden object measures 4 cm in diameter and consists of two hemispheres connected with a small hinge so that it can be opened. The interior of the nut holds wood carvings with scenes from the life of Christ....journal article 2009