Ultra-Violet test

In the style of Jean Siméon CHARDIN
(Still Life with pieces of meat)
Oil on panel
First half of the 19th century.

The black spots that appear under the UV rays are old, repainted parts.
Following this examination, the thick varnish as well as the older restorations will be cleared to allow the original painting to come to light.

This portrait presents visible overpainting on a large area of the face.

The same portrait observed under ultraviolet.

After stripping the overpaint and restoring with pointillist touch-ups