Visit the Conservator
In the Conservation Department of the National Gallery of Denmark conservators are working with the preservation of the collection consisting of paintings on wood and canvas, works of art on paper, photograhic material, sculpture and contemporary art in order to ensure that future generations can also profit from our common cultural heritage. We carry out conservation, restoration, documentation and research on the different types of art works within the collection.
Latest news from the conservators
In 1943 Wilhelm Freddie cut off the hand of an innocent mannequin. Read more about how the conservator consolidates the flaking paint layer on the severed fingers of the mannequin.
Gottorfer Codex
365 gorgeous floral paintings painted on parchement in the 17th century are being restored by our paper conservators page by page. Working with the beautiful paintings reveal many details about the artist's painting techniques and methods. Read the latest news from the research here ...
Tracing Bosch and Bruegel - Four Paintings Magnified
Four almost identical paintings from the 16th century are being examined. The works are painted on oak panels and contain elements inspired by both Bosch and Bruegel. Read more about the project, zoom in on the details and explore the underdrawings.
Stories from the conservators
Read more about Rubens' preparations for a journey, the restoration of the smallest works of art in the museum and see x-rays with unexpected details.
