Frames and supports in 15th and 16th-century Southern Netherlandish painting

Bruges, Our Lady of the Pottery Museum 503 a b c d e f a. The position of the former corbels remains visible under the black overpainting. On the flat band between the two bodies of mouldings, we see the relief of the ornamental foliage, also overpainted in black. b. In the lower right corner of the frame: the remains of the same ornamentation; the original gilding can still be made out. c-d. Gouge marks. e-f. Suspension fittings with loose rings. The left hand one is twisted: recycled?

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