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Estofado Technique

The statue is wood carved by Nirvardo Rodriguez. The polychrome paint technique is the same one used by the Spanish Retablo artists of the 15th and 16th centuries. The foundation of the technique is the traditional rabbit skin glue, a strong organic adhesive, followed by several layers of white gesso. A red clay is then applied to support the goldClick for a larger view. leaf.

"This technique is almost extinct. I love keeping it alive !"

 

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