TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD JESUS

Restoration supported by Ohio Chapter Member Mrs. Connie Frankino
transfiguration of our lord jesus
by stefano pozzi
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his painting is a magnificent copy of the Transfiguration of Raphael, painted by
Stefano Pozzi in the XVIII century and completed in 1759. The canvas of the Transfiguration
presented several previous restorations. The painting was relined in the 1930s. During
this restoration several touch-ups were made to different areas and a final varnish was
applied to the surface (This varnish underwent a natural yellowing process which was
the principle cause for the need for yet another restoration).
The new restoration by the Painting
Restoration Labs of the Vatican Museums
provided a re-adhesion of the lining where
the canvas was partly ruined and detached.
The surface was cleaned, removing the
yellow patina. The previous touch-ups were
also removed and gaps filled and touchedup using new techniques and reversible
lacquers. An application of the final overall
varnish completed the operation.
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his amazing copy of Raphael has thus
regained its original hues and tones,
clearly revealing the skills of Pozzi who
successfully copied Raphael’s masterpiece.
The painting depicts two episodes from the
Gospels, The Transfiguration of Christ on
Mount Tabor is in the upper section, while
the Miracle of the Boy Possessed by Devil
is in the lower section. This painting and
the Miracle of the Paralytic will be located
in the Sala della Benedizione, where the
Holy Father blesses the world from the
central loggia moments after his election
and every Christmas and Easter.
washes away from the
soul the dust of everyday life.
About the Project
Artist: Stefano Pozzi
Dimensions: 420 X 700 cm
Material: Oil on canvas
State of Preservation and Restoration:
The whole surface presents several areas
with abrasions and is covered with layers
of yellow varnish which prevent the correct
perception of the original colors.
This project is a special request of the
Vatican Museums Director, Antonio
Paolucci, and Archbishop James Harvey,
prefect of the Apostolic Palace.
Total cost for restoration $21,552.00 USD
2010
2010