Concerns restoration Rembrandt

Van de Wetering late in EenVandaag for the first time in public about his concerns. He says that the Louvre are Rembrandts, very neglected. " He says this is not a money issue but a matter of taste. , Experts agree that the nuances of the colors to see better without the various layers of varnish which over the centuries to be painted. But public opinion in France is opposed, and that is quite a job to get out there with the French. "

Restorer Martin Bijl, former head restoration of the Rijksmuseum endorses the story of Van de Wetering in EenVandaag. The Rijksmuseum will temporarily not let go. The two works are covered with a thick layer of yellowed varnish and dirt. According to the National Museum of the fabrics need to be cleaned but the cooperation with the French going well.

The paintings that Rembrandt made ​​the couple Soolmans-Copitt would be seen late last year in the Netherlands, but are still in Paris. , It is a complex issue, said Minister Bussemaker last Friday. It is the first time that two countries jointly do an art purchase. And that technically some basis in reality. "

Legally, logistically and financially is to purchase a tricky puzzle. , It is very special work that well protected and soon to be restored. So there are also craft questions to it, "said Bussemaker.

The paintings are of the Rothschild family. Netherlands and France both pay 80 million euros. The agreement is that the paintings should stay together. The intention is that they alternate in the Louvre in Paris and exhibited at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The Ministry of Education expects the paintings, soon will be in the Netherlands.

Last year Radio EenVandaag made ​​the following report: Netherlands and France share Rembrandt paintings.