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@justinsmet

3 ай бұрын

Why did they use watercolor on an oil painting for restoration?

@ItsMe-yv9jd

2 ай бұрын

The print is such an amateur attempt, as you can see where he just copied and pasted the same blotch four times in the bottom left corner, and he completely removed the original shadow at the bottom left side.

@hugolindum7728

2 ай бұрын

How is it possible to purchase several of the originals? Surely with the cost of restoration only £1,000 is too low a price?

@juliagi2685

29 күн бұрын

18:47 ​@@ItsMe-yv9jd

Its so crazy to think that a piece of art that the creator may have thought wouldn't last long after their death has managed to survive this long and is cared for so deeply.

@redblade8160

4 ай бұрын

@Tuxlion. Not only that, but the painting was probably worth nothing in his day!

@user-sj5in7fu1q

3 ай бұрын

Now it is probably worth millions!

@redblade8160

3 ай бұрын

@@user-sj5in7fu1q You must live in sheer ignorance all your life on every subject.

@therealjamespickering

3 ай бұрын

It would be nice to imagine that someone would make such an effort to restore one of my paintings one day, rather than it landing up in a skip, as I rather suspect would happen.

@mr.humbert3411

3 ай бұрын

Deus merdus

It is so refreshing to watch someone work so slowly and deliberately. There was no rush to finish, and the process itself seemed to be enjoyed by the restorer. Lovely!

@pimpatteera

4 ай бұрын

Agreed

@IsItOver-xhkx

3 күн бұрын

In a throwaway world where nothing is sacred, it’s lovely to see someone treating an object with such respect and polite care.

I am a retired surgeon. When training I learnt my craft from watching many other surgeons. I took up what I considered best practice. Some techniques from here some from there. This video was just an an example of one approach. The primary consideration like with reconstructive surgery is to do no harm and think of the next time the tissues may need treatment. It is the same with Picture restoration.

@redblade8160

4 ай бұрын

@williamlawrence9875. What do you think of Dr. Frankenstein's work? Did he inspire you?

@olgayanetcaballerobenavide7547

3 ай бұрын

Cómo puede cubrirse una pintura con tantos residuos?Tiene y debe limpiarse cuidadosamente.La pintura se ve sucia y encubierta por con productos químicos.Si,la conservamos,pero ,tenemos y debemos limpiar.

@LevitheEldritchAbomination

2 ай бұрын

That's actually really neat. I never really thought of the similarities between art restoration and surgery. There's a lot, now that I think about it. Surgeons are just people restorers, and painting restorers are just painting surgeons

@jody2873

Ай бұрын

Ya, I take the same approach with interior painting so that the next painter will have a perfect base and surface to build upon

@_letstartariot

25 күн бұрын

This! Any skilled field has multiple techniques that are used. I see so many critical comments. All because she didn’t do it the exact way they think is right.

I see things like this and wonder if whoever worked on it would they ever imagine it would still be here now. Whether it’s buildings, art work…it fascinates me

@mariealba4158

6 ай бұрын

I feel like, oftentimes with old things, whether it's Art or furniture or buildings, they built them with such high quality because they wanted it to last long. It was expensive and people usually didn't buy a new chair every 5 years. Or a New painting for every season to fit the vibe. So yes, I do believe most people did think what they created would be there for a long time. At least when creating something to sell. If it was something they did just for themselves, maybe not so much.

@mollym6408

6 ай бұрын

masking tape!!

@theoasis9633

5 ай бұрын

same here it constantly peaks my curiosity on how long the painter thinks there painting will last but if I had a way I'd give anything to watch the original painter create there masterpieces one by one. now that's a once in a lifetime experience I'd give everything to witness

@lilacscentedfushias1852

5 ай бұрын

@@theoasis9633 one of my favourite things to do when it’s miserable outside is to get on a bus ot tram and look at the architecture 😀 and like we both said above, think about the people behind it, the true experts of their craft. The paint splatter on a canvas to me has no skill, this is real talent & art

@theoasis9633

5 ай бұрын

@@lilacscentedfushias1852 exactly

It’s so nice to take a break from TikTok and just sit back and watch a master at work. No flashing lights or blaring sound; just talent, skill, patience and a meticulous effort to restore a beautiful piece of history. Awesome video!

I have immense respect for people that can do this, I have always been extremely impatient, a quality I I do hate, I know I’d end up destroying it. So watching someone else do it will be the closest I ever come to something like this.

@TJlolbagger

3 ай бұрын

Luckily, patience is one of the qualities that's easier to improve upon.

@alla9916

6 күн бұрын

It's hard to be patient when there are too many distractions. If no one is in your space, you don't have to worry about anything and have all the time in the world It's not that hard to be patient.

I believe that Georg Flegel would be quite honored to know, the level care and attention his painting was receiving, over 200 years later.

@johnleake5657

2 күн бұрын

They don't think it's by Flegel (or even Fliegel as he pronounces it), though, do they? Didn't they say 'by a follower of Flegel'?

Based on the amount of different outfit changes the restorer had on, I know this was a timely endeavor of love. Bravo

P.S. The mending of this piece, the replacement of lost canvas, was fascinating to watch! The meticulous effort, patience of it all! It was beautiful to watch. Thanks again.

@redblade8160

4 ай бұрын

@femineity. It also brings the value right down, as it becomes less and less original.

@cindyknudson2715

Ай бұрын

​@redblade8160 Removing the poorly done previous repairs didn't make piece less original.

@samus598

5 күн бұрын

​@cindyknudson2715 it makes the piece less original if you do less original repairs. If the original reparation was uniquely terrible, it's less original now. Original doesn't mean good.

I really wish he would explain some of these tools. What the hell is a smoke sponge? How is a museum vacuum different from a normal vacuum?

@gordonyork6638

2 ай бұрын

They were certainly in no rush to give information.

@thefrenchiestfry5442

Ай бұрын

I looked those up, a smoke sponge is normally used to get soot and smoke debris off of stuff and a museum vacuum cleaner is a special type of vacuum favored by conservationists because it has a dial that allows you to precisely control the level suction in it!

@unknowncreature-0069

Ай бұрын

@@thefrenchiestfry5442 THANK YOU!!!

@fit_chef_dad

Ай бұрын

If only there was a search engine website.

@nancyoffenhiser4916

Ай бұрын

Looks like the grands had fun with a bow and arrow in the house by the shape of the holes!

I’ve learned something new: finding the most insufferable community of KZreadrs just requires looking at painting restoration videos and finding all the people screeching about how some other dude on KZread would be doing it instead.

@philipyates3194

5 ай бұрын

Nah, it's the people complaining about them that's most insufferable.

@notbaitlorg4991

2 күн бұрын

@@philipyates3194nah it’s the people complaining about the people complaining about the people complaining.

@jonmurraymurray5512

Күн бұрын

LMAO!

People sometimes complain about the Internet, computers, but because of having them we get to see, learn and enjoy fantastic videos like this. Thankyou 😊

@ClaraSunshine

20 күн бұрын

The problem isn't really there... The real problem is they almost just do the internet now. People must spend more time for sport, art, visit friends, go to the movies, learning something new (new language), etc. They should be active another way.

@lambertax

6 күн бұрын

This video is much better than the infamous horse toy "restauration" still existing on this channel. Good job !

Is it acceptable to criticise old restoration attempts when 21st century technology was not available? Had no attempts been made, we would have had an even poorer specimen to restore!

@blender4464

25 күн бұрын

Yeah ive watched others and the way they insult others who ever touched the painting is awful. If nothing else they stabilized the holes so it could, ahem, make its way into your capable hands without further damage.

@Sillymonke712

25 күн бұрын

Most of the things utilized im the video were available back then💀 and even then they dont mention how old the other restoration Attempts were

@blakeryan7894

24 күн бұрын

Many “restorations” leave art in a worse state then they started in.

@georgealderson4424

24 күн бұрын

@@blakeryan7894 Perhaps it's a pity that the restoration is only done on "great" works and not on poor ones, so that they are improved by being "damaged" and therefore more appreciated haha!

@lavinder11

24 күн бұрын

Yes, it's fair.

Didn't know there would be so many experts on here

"Notice the previous conservation attempts on this painting, showcasing a lack of quality." Dang..

@mercdragons

10 күн бұрын

The previous repair could have been done 70 years ago. They did a great job with less technology to repair as today. In 70 years from now they will be saying the same about this repair.

I am impressed. Most impressed by threading the patches into the original canvas, e.g. at 17:00

@mokshasrivarudu2448

2 ай бұрын

Same

Baumgartner Restoration fans got at least 3 or 4 heart attacks watching this restoration!

@brendanrhys

5 ай бұрын

I have 2 RL friends who do art restoration, and they both tell me that professionals in that field all hate Baumgartner videos because of their "neglectful and damaging techniques", but apparently Baumgartner sues the pants off of anyone who makes a critique video, so the Internet just believes he's the ultimate authority.

@atazky613

5 ай бұрын

@@brendanrhys In every field where different techniques have proven themselves, there is a certain revilality among their users. I don't know about the sueing part, but Baumgartner also has videos where he restores a painting a second time and removes his previous restorations - and his techniques seems to me somewhat effective.

@nephritedreams

5 ай бұрын

the way you can see *exactly* where the damage is in the final is OUCH

@nephritedreams

5 ай бұрын

@@brendanrhys id love to know what the "neglectful and damaging techniques" are, bc from what i understand and see, he takes extreme care to make sure the painting is preserved as well as possible, and anything he does can be undone

@hdwells9392

5 ай бұрын

Where is the hot table, the painting is not flat

I would love to watch a 2 hour video of just the process and the sounds!

@FluffHyune

6 ай бұрын

Baumgartner Restoration

@zxcv97

5 ай бұрын

This is not just a 2 hrs process lol you can see the one working on it change clothes a couple of times for sure this restoration takes a month with 3-4 hrs work everydy

@mariealba4158

5 ай бұрын

@@zxcv97 I didn't mean the process is only two hours, I meant that I could watch two hours of the process, no voice, no time lapse,... Just 2 hours of the process

@red-winged_blackbird

5 ай бұрын

My favorite sound is the cutting of the sponge. Very satisfying.

@redblade8160

4 ай бұрын

@mariealba4158. Someone like you would enjoy watching paint dry on the walls as well.

I don't think the painter of this canvas thought that people would handle his work this much of careful😢😢🌺

@zekeggy

3 ай бұрын

ok

...a lot of love someone has for art regarding this type of work..... Thank you for all the hours you and others put in to a trade that's precious to restore instead of destroy

@mastersofcraft, I am here because of my long time appreciation for Julian Baumgartner’s channel and my desire to see how other professionals approach similar task within the profession. I thank you for sharing the steps you took to restore this work of art.

@nickimontie

4 ай бұрын

I think some people forget that Julian built much of his equipment himself, so much of what he does is unique. There's more than one way to accomplish a goal.

@timber168

4 ай бұрын

I too love watching Julian work and I cringed when she stapled the painting to the new stretcher, with the keys already installed. I could hear him talking about how much he hates staples.

@bobbytirlea

2 ай бұрын

@@timber168 I love too watching Julian's patient work, and although I think he is a true professional inheriting the craft from his father, but the "tackling or stapling" to the stretcher debate is entirely subjective, he's subjective POV. You either way ad shock to the painting when stretched, and by stapling (my subjective POV) might be superior by the mere fact that you somewhat better preserve the linen, with smaller punctures in the fabric, also the punctures being farther from the actual artwork, even if it is newly sized. As a painter myself of some years of experience I prefer stapled canvases (cotton or linen) to tackled ones, for the stapled ones are fastened at the back rather than the sides. Although the linen patching in this restoration is on a whole different level.

@davidgibson5756

2 ай бұрын

As an artist in another medium @ICWELD says, it’s not how to do it, it’s how I do it.!

i love how he just keeps talking shit about the last people that tried to restore the painting throughout the video

@Namashkar_RamRam

7 күн бұрын

He? I thought 🤔 she is she...!

@tcat_

7 күн бұрын

@@Namashkar_RamRam the narrator

This video literally made me fall asleep, but like, in a good way. I was having insomnia but this was so calming and satisfying to watch I fell asleep about half way in. Came back in the morning to finish it and the end result it stunning, good job !

@chadmelonite9999

Күн бұрын

I use audiobooks spoken in a language I don't know to help me fall asleep. And I download the content to my device rather than stream it, so it is not interrupted with loud, obnoxious ads.

What a lovely still life…and an amazing restoration job. I enjoy watching this kind of work, especially as its original appearance begins to shine through.

You talk so poorly of the old restoration but just know in another 100 years someone will be criticizing your restoration

@Q_N-

3 сағат бұрын

Lmao I was about to say just this. In 100 years another restoration expert will be all “Look at this poor attempt to restore this antique. Let us stick it in our advanced machine and have it quickly restored correctly!” 💀

Great job! I love to see all the care and knowledge that goes into the proces!

There is so much that goes in to these restorations. It is wonderful to see the loving care these works of art are handled with. Because of them, we can preserve Artist works for future generations.

What a painstakingly careful work. But I wonder why the old varnish was not removed, since it dampens the original colours to such a great extent?

@VualDaZart

3 ай бұрын

Most likely so it can retain it’s age

@lounirs

3 ай бұрын

​@@VualDaZartterrible. The artist's vision wasn't restored. And they act like restoring it digitally makes up for it. I don't understand how they got the rights to do it because they'd need to have the owner's agreement. They didn't restore it

@VualDaZart

3 ай бұрын

@@lounirs That’s a fair stance, it’s really a toss up, some people like retaining it’s age, others would love to see it back in it’s true original state Unfortunately, the artist’s take on what should happen to their work is completely unknowable, and it’s up to whatever museum owns the piece

@dawnchesbro4189

3 ай бұрын

​@@lounirsthe artist is long dead. Conservation is about preserving and stabilizing pieces in their current state. Restoration would attempt to return it to original. The goal for this painting was conservation, the digital retouch was a non-altering way to restore the piece.

@dawnchesbro4189

3 ай бұрын

That's because this is conservation, *not* restoration. The digital retouch is the restoration.

I'm impressed by just the sheer multitude of tools used for this one restoration... Almost wanna watch it again and count all of them.

But what would Julian say?

@blacknonbinarydisabledlesbian

6 ай бұрын

He would make a video FULL OF COMMENTARY but it'll be primarily throwing shade comparing what he does to what "SOME restorers" do that he would consider inferior

@cindyknudson2715

Ай бұрын

You can still see where it has been patched.

Honestly, that is holy patience and skill. I really admire this lady.

Love the respect you all show with the piece. The patchwork is amazing, detail to re-coloring, as well as other aspects of the repair. Thanks for sharing.

I've always wondered how art restorers do what they do. No surprise that it's extraordinarily painstaking and requires the patience of a saint! I wish they said how long it took from start to finish (better part of a year I'll bet). Absolutely amazing! Thank you!

This is so immaculately clean! Thank you so much for preserving such pieces of the old world - truly doing a service for humanity!

The restoration processes are so meditative... ❤😇🙂 somehow made me feel much better in these grey late-November days... 🍂🌧🌨

Wow! Always wondered how that was done. Some one give that person a raise!! ❤

I'm glad there are people preserving the gifts of the past.

A true revelation of the restorer's many skills. Thank you for sharing it.

The meticulous patchwork is absolutely incredible.

Where is the cleaning and varnish removal?

@bicivelo

6 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe they didn't do it on this piece?

@GeorgeCarlin88

6 ай бұрын

probably customer's request. Sometimes the owners of the paintings want it to stay old.

@snudder.s.m.l.5026

6 ай бұрын

Yep I'm confused too 🙄

@vexile1239

2 ай бұрын

I think it's a "museum piece" meaning that it was a museum restorer who did the job and not a proper restorationist... a proper restorer despises staples and makes an attempt to make it easier for other restorers to make needed repairs in the future

@W_L_W.

20 күн бұрын

Out of budget. Also, it was cleaned and restored before, no need to go aggressive even if varnish has slightly deteriorated. As for staples, they are not touching original painting, only added fabric

There are so many backseat restorers here. Maybe if you haven’t actually studied and worked in the field, just leave it to the professionals.

This restoration process is nerve wracking to watch. Good job!

Thanks for showing this, now I can go to a museum and take a painting to clean, I hope the security will understand ❤

So satisfying watching all the care and time spent finding the exact right replacement parts and paint!

your print removed the light from the open doorway behind the painter. its visible on the original as a brighter square in the centre of the piece.

All in all Im so glad great musems have professionals experienced in repair and restoration. Those techniques must have quite a history and price tag. The Tableros in Ranchos de Taos, NM church were restored in the 90s after being in the church 500 years after Columbus sailed from spain. Absolutely astonishing. Unfortunately the Tableros in the Chapel of Lorado in Santa fe, NM were stolen.

Fascinating. But, oh how that requires the patience of a saint!

Wow, what an amazing restoration ❤!! And also gorgeous is the print version!!!

Props to the people that do this. Just from the patience this requires, I would end up getting thrown out lol.

Restorations are really really really amazing! Great job!

I found the X shaped patch on the upper right still visible and distracting even after the retouching and varnishing. I wonder if that was a deliberate choice - to allow viewers to distinguish what is original from the retouching - or if that was a mistake or a place where the conservator found they were not able to fully mask the damage.

I need a just sound only version of this. I'm getting goosebumps and I love it!

Whar a brilliant and noteworthy talent! As important or even more challenging than the original artist hmself! A joy to watch!

I would rather see the old yellowed varnish retained than someone overcleaning the painting. I bet what is under that varnish is amazing. This seemed to be more about reparing the canvas than actually cleaning the painting itself.

Грандиозная работа, уникальная! Картина приобрела краски, она засияла! Спасибо за ваш нелегкий труд!

I just will not have the patience to do even and inch of the adhesive removal, I can’t even wait for my gel nails to soak off before ripping it off. So much respect for people who restore art.

What a great job. It recures patience but it’s definitely worth it at the end.

Absolutely wonderful, I enjoyed every minutes of your video, thank you.

'Art for art sake'...awe inspiring indeed.

Un-be-liev-able, what a beautiful process to watch. Many Kudos to the female restorer. She is worth her weight in gold. What a craftmanship. Can watch this for hours. Excuse my typos, since English is not my language. Thank you for sharing this video.

This is first for me to see a paintings restoration. Its meticulous and extremely detailed. Ill never be an artisan, so ill stick to my Gunpla. :D

I enjoy the roasting of previous conservation attempts

what an amazing restoration...i really love it❤❤❤

The restoration is far more impressive than the artwork itself.

@silkthecatmoth

3 ай бұрын

Woah, calm down there, partner. It takes a lot of time to do either.

@silkthecatmoth

3 ай бұрын

Although it is very impressive

Probably the ultimate form of restoration

Am i insane or did they not clean the painting and just retouched it as is? Maybe it was what the client wanted. And i think somebody will have a heart attack seeing those staples being used.

I am no art restoration expert, but this hardly looks like it has been fully restored like other paintings on a different channel. All the cracking, swirling, and obvious patches. Wow.

@yessanknow302

5 ай бұрын

Mr B would be appalled by this half-assed 'restoration'

@gunblade250

4 ай бұрын

Seriously, those cracks could have been fixed. They should have gotten the paint flat using the hot table, then done an adhesive impregnation to secure the paint layer to the canvas. I can’t help but feel that the paint here is just going to flake off.

@leopriest133

4 ай бұрын

​@@gunblade250I'm surprised that the paint didn't flake off underneath at the beginning with the rough cleaning

@redblade8160

4 ай бұрын

@Cristi81272. It looks like a botched cosmetic surgery job.

i kind of love seeing the previous restoration attempts even if they werent as skilled or privileged to have these tools then its something birthed out of love, most likely. i know that attempts can ruin an artwork, but personally i find the attempt from love to be worth just as much it says “i want this to survive. i want this to be beautiful again.” it speaks for the love of art, even if not done well 💗 and what is art if made to be appreciated, to be loved, cherished that being said, its wonderful seeing this piece land in skilled and capable hands after all, to be restored to its full potential :)

Absolutely incredible!

I loved the recuperation of the canva. Fascinating.

2:10 love their timing on the narrator saying "to avoid damaging the fabric" and a large piece tearing off. Good job lads 😂

@FeebsTarantulas

7 күн бұрын

I thought that hahahah!

A gigantic round of applause to you all!!! Fantastic video!!

An amazing restoration. Over all the patch repair weaving the fibers was unique, Congratulations. Is notorius a female hand.

Bravo,such an excellent job at restoration

Occasionally watch these videos cause I think they’re cool mean taking something that’s a painting, hundreds of years old and making it look like it was painted yesterday I think that’s actually really cool and helps preserve history

Love the word meticulous when it comes to restoring old things

its beautiful to watch and glad KZread gave me the recommendation to watch it

Its interesting, the narrator mentions "previous restoration attempts"... I'd also consider this to be an "attempt"

I don't understand how the paint layer was being protected while the back of the painting was being brushed and scraped.

@alberteisenmann1023

5 ай бұрын

You don't need that. Baumgartner and many other restorers do it. But in most cases it's unnecessary.

Omg the patching would be so bloody tedious. Amazing work though. I can do a lot of things but I would never have the finesse and the patience to do this level of intricate work.

Действительно, эмейзин 😍 Отличная работа, с уважением и кропотливостью, ведь это уже история, а историю надо сохранить ❤🖼️ 👁️

i love how in the video the narrator shades whoever the last restoration expert was about there work just to in turn be ripped apart in the comments by fans of someone else lol. art restoration beef is pretty serious apparently

First time I watch this kind of video haha, was a great watch ! I wish the added voice was quieter as to match the background sounds we hear from the ongoing work, it would be even more relaxing, even though it's probably not the main purpose of these videos, I know but I would still enjoy it even more :)

The Freddy Kruger sweater made total sense when I witnessed the first staple go in 😱

@brownie3454

5 ай бұрын

oh shut up already. just because you watched one guy on youtube doesn’t make you a expert 🙄

A master class ,old painting restoration

I wonder of conservationists watch each other's videos. So many supremely talented technicians with so many different techniques!

probably the most interesting thing about this is how absolutely clean her fingers are.

The minimum would have been to remove the oxidized varnish and to use proper tacks instead of staples… BGG

In spite of my other comment regarding the signature this is a fantastic restoration. Credit where credit is due.

what a application of colours to this art piece

WOW !!!! Amazing, fashinating restoration, as painting this master piece !

I agree that Baumgartner would not approve of some of these steps! I enjoy fellowing his work!

The patience to do the patches! You can see them when finished, though.

No No No, don't use staples.. Tacks. Lovely job on the conservation.

300 years old?! Wow! It’s clear that whoever had previously attempted to restore this painting had not done a proper job. They probably thought they were doing things right, but they didn’t do good quality work. The painting looks great now! Excellent work!

@mercdragons

10 күн бұрын

That repair could have been done 100 years ago. In another 100 years when the next person restores this they will say what a poor job this repair was. As technology gets better the repairs will as well.

I really like the patchwork.

They have tools made to take the tacks off of paintings that is less evasive!!!!! I enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

A mistura da tecnologia com a alta habilidade humana é incrível!!!

Me: I should really get some sleep it's 2:33 am KZread: Painting restoration video Me: well what's another half hour