Rhenish Pieta
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Surface Cleaning Transforms 15th Century Rhenish Pietà
The white areas of the Pietà show beginning conservation efforts. The Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery recently learned more about its Rhenish Pietà, created by an unknown German artist in the 15th century. This sculpture is made of alabaster and is covered in centuries worth of grime, masking the fine details… Read MoreJul 13, 2020