Conservation and Preservation of Jesus Christ Icon dating back to 19th Century at Saint Mercurius Monastery at Tamouh, Giza, Egypt. | ||
| International Journal of Advanced Studies in World Archaeology | ||
| Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2022, Pages 128-143 PDF (1.11 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijaswa.2022.230400 | ||
| Authors | ||
| EMIL HENIN1; SHAABAN ABDELAAL2; NEVEN KAMAL FAHIM3; WADEEA BOUTROS ABED ELMALEK4 | ||
| 1Head of Coptic Paintings Conservation Department at Monasteries and Churches in Haret Zuweila , Cairo , Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Egypt | ||
| 2Head of Restoration Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Fayoum University, Egypt. | ||
| 3Lecture at Restoration Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Fayoum University, Egypt | ||
| 4General Manager of Icons Conservation Department, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This paper presents a case study of the conservation of Coptic icon painted by the Jerusalem painter; Hafez Shamndi and dating back to 19th at Saint Mercurius Monastery at Tamouh.One of the main problems of the icon which I had to conserve it, was the yellowish varnish and over panting. Another important issue in the conservation process was the cleaning of the icon. Its entire surface was covered by a thick layer of adherent dirt. The conservation work undertaken entailed other interventions as well, all aimed at bringing the painting in a stable state of conservation and at the same time restoring its intended, aesthetically appropriate form [1]. This article will discuss the conservation process of the icon, in addition to research into its historical background, treatment and conclusion. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Coptic Icons; Egypt; Christianity; Paintings Conservation - Retouching | ||
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