Project Description
Wooden Crucifix, 18th century
Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice
Project
Restoration of the wooden crucifix ,18th century
Location
Basilica of S.S. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice
Project director
Ministry of Culture, Monuments and Fine Arts Office of Venice
Contractors
Maximilian Leuthenmayr; Benito Ghezzo,
in collaboration with Francesco Grimaldi, Venice
Funding
Richard H. Driehaus
Venetian Heritage
Start date
October 2003
End date
October 2004
Cost
5.440,00 €
Venetian Heritage funded the restoration of the 18th century polychrome wooden crucifix which rests on the high altar of the Basilica of Saints John and Paul. Due to the blackening caused by candle smoke, the accumulation of layers of dirt, and the presence of several overlapping layers of colour, the crucifix needed reconditioning. After restoring the original polychrome of the crucifix, it was returned to its place on the high altar.