This page serves as an archive of all media attention generated by the Painting Restoration Project.

Villanova University uses X-ray to help restore 17th Century ‘The Triumph of David’ painting

Main Line Media News

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

By Cheryl Allison

Wonderful article written on the two-day x-ray analysis generously supported by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation.

Under the Paints and Pigments

WHYY – The Pulse
Friday, February 7, 2014
by Elisabeth Perez-Luna

Wonderful video featuring the conservation team.

17th-century Old Master painting is being given new life at Villanova University

Main Line Media News
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
by Cheryl Allison

Great write-up about the restoration accompanied by an excellent Photo Gallery

Historic Pietro da Cortona painting the focus of collaborative restoration project at Villanova University

artdaily.org 

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Masterpiece to get a makeover at Villanova

Philadelphia Inquirer

Monday, November 11, 2013

by Kathy Boccella

This article delves into the juicy history of how the painting arrived at Villanova. There is also a great picture gallery of Conservator Kristin deGhetaldi at work.

Artists and Scientists Help to Restore a 17th-Century Italian Painting

CBS Philly

Saturday, October 26, 2013

by Kim Glovas

Click the above title for a synopsis on the project. Or listen to the radio broadcast interview with Conservator Kristin deGhetaldi and Associate Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Anthony Lagalante on KYW.