Are these paintings Medici propaganda? | Gold and silver restoration

Marvel at Pesellino’s mastery of gold and silver in the newly-restored ’Story of David’ panels and follow the clues that suggest the panels were owned by the Medici family. See the free exhibition ’Pesellino: A Renaissance Master Revealed’, 7 December 2023 – 10 March 2024: In this episode, Jill Dunkerton, Restorer; Laura Llewellyn, Curator of Italian Paintings before 1500; and Marta Melchiorre, Senior Scientist, discuss the restoration of Pesellino’s ’Story of David’ cassoni panels. They explore the Renaissance artist Pesellino’s use of gold and silver leaf, and reveal the clues that suggest the panels may have been commissioned by the Medici family. 🎨 Find out more about artist Francesco Pesellino: 🎞 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss a video: Follow us on social media! ⭐️ Twitter ⭐️ ⭐️ Instagram ⭐️ ⭐️ TikTok ⭐️ @nationalgallerylondon ⭐️ Facebook ⭐️ Help keep the museum accessible for everyone by supporting us here: The world’s greatest paintings to your inbox. Sign up to receive the latest news from the Gallery: The National Gallery houses the national collection of paintings in the Western European tradition from the 13th to the 19th centuries. The museum is free of charge and open 361 days per year, daily between am - pm and on Fridays between am - pm. Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN