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The Medici family's impact on art. Patronage that shaped Western civilization.

Restoring a 16th century altarpiece. The gold leaf underneath three layers of varnish.

The geometry of Brunelleschi's dome. Engineering that still amazes architects.

The apprentice system in Renaissance Florence. How master painters were actually trained.

Conservation lab tour. Climate control, lighting, and the tools of preservation.

My restoration toolkit. Scalpels, solvents, and microscopes. The surgery of art.

Work in progress. This piece has been fighting me all week but I think we're finally friends.

Canvas relining process. Saving a painting from structural failure. Delicate work.

X-ray analysis revealing a hidden painting beneath the surface. Art detective work.