From Windsor to the Louvre: Carracci’s drawings conserved
See behind-the-scenes as drawings are prepared for a loan to the Louvre.
In the conservation studios of Windsor Castle, eight beautiful drawings by Annibale Carracci were conserved to ensure their long-term preservation before travelling to an exciting exhibition at the Louvre. These drawings joined other surviving Carracci drawings from collections across Europe, offering visitors and scholars a rare opportunity to explore the evolution of his ideas from sketches to full-scale cartoons.
Together with his brother Agostino and cousin Lodovico, Annibale Carracci transformed Bologna, Italy, into a vibrant centre of 17th‑century art.
Step behind the scenes with our Paper Conservator as she prepares the drawings and reveals hidden details waiting to be discovered.
How Our Conservator Works With Early Life Drawings | Annibale Carracci Copyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited
