
Old Masters May Have Used Egg Yolk in Oil Paintings, Study Finds
A new study suggests Old Masters like da Vinci and Botticelli intentionally used egg yolk in oil paintings for enhanced properties, contradicting previous assumptions of contamination.

A new study suggests Old Masters like da Vinci and Botticelli intentionally used egg yolk in oil paintings for enhanced properties, contradicting previous assumptions of contamination.
Marianne von Werefkin, einst als "russischer Rembrandt" gefeiert, trat für ihren Geliebten Alexej von Jawlensky jahrzehntelang zurück. Eine neue Ausstellung in Wiesbaden würdigt nun ihre einsamen Landschaften und kühnen Farben.

Layers of overpaint have been removed from a 17th-century painting, confirming it as a Rembrandt and revealing changes to figures, including a turban replaced by a cap. The restoration highlights Rembrandt's original vision of tolerance and diversity, inspired by 17th-century Holland's multicultural society. The painting, depicting 'Let the Little Children Come Unto Me,' will be auctioned by Sotheby's in London.
Espírito Santo's weekend agenda features national shows, festivals, and exhibitions, including free options. Highlights include Vila Velha's anniversary with Raça Negra and Jorge Aragão, ExpoAgro in Jerônimo Monteiro with Clayton e Romário, and the FITICA theater festival.