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Rembrandt, Homer, 1663

Restoring Rembrandt's Homer was complicated because the painting was once seriously damaged by fire. Especially at the lower right the heat caused the paint to melt, resulting in a bumpy surface.


Rembrandt - Homerus before

After restoration

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