The Met's paintings conservation department assisted Fahy in his research. Conservator Charlotte Hale made infrared reflectograms. "X-rays show only where there is lead white or defects in the wood, whereas this new technology reveals the underdrawing—the drawing the artist made on the wood panel before he applied the paint," Fahy said. "Charlotte did it to all five paintings by Granacci at the Met. Granacci's underdrawings are all complete, careful preparatory drawings. Michelangelo's are very fluid, boldly drawn. He knew when he started to paint what he wanted. He didn't have to follow any underdrawing."
Okay---so michelangelo was so good he didnt need an under drawing??? I guess this study for the sistine chapel is proof that he didnt use under drawings before he painted.
One day I will be king and idiocy will be outlawed in my kingdom.
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