Adopt a Painting - The Death of Dido
The Death of Dido, late 17th century by Daniel Haringhs (1636-1706) Description Haringhs was essentially a fashionable Dutch portrait painter and his subject pictures such as this are far rarer. Conservation will enable it to be brought out of the reserve collection and displayed for the first time. It strengthens the Ferens important holdings of 17th century Netherlandish art. Work required The picture is disfigured by extensive raised cracking and crude over-painting as well as surface dirt and discoloured varnish which needs to be treated. Estimated conservation cost: £3,500 Catalogue information Accession No: KINCM:2005.5010 Dimensions: 114 x 108 cm
