Abstract
RECENTLY, a small still-life painting, attributed to an important seventeenth-century master [I], was referred to one of us (S. K.) for conservation. Upon arrival of the piece in this country, it was found that parts of the protective varnish had adhered to the plastic wrapping material, and had been pulled away from the painting when the crate was opened for inspection at U.S. Customs. At the time, there seemed to be little question as to what conservation measures were required. Laboratory examination, however, immediately disclosed complications indicating that treatment would have to await a more thorough examination. The co-author was invited to collaborate, especially in regard to the identification of one particular layer of protective coating. The result of the more detailed examination of the painting resolved a most interesting and noteworthy problem.
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