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Williamstown
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Williamstown (Infrared © Ron Spronk)
Infrared reflectography (exposing pictures to infrared rays) reveals that the Virgin's right hand in the Williamstown panel originally was bent at the same angle as in the other three paintings. The yellow highlighting shows the original drawing under the paint layers, outlining the earlier position of the finger. This picture was reworked after it was completed, perhaps to conform to the taste of a potential buyer. |
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