Videos

This media section brings together videos about the Petrobelli Altarpiece. Explore this fascinating work from various angles.

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The Journey of a Masterpiece

Stephen Gritt, Chief Conservator at the National Gallery of Canada, accompanied by colleague Tomas Markevicius, discuss the physical history of The Dead Christ Supported by Angels and the ethical questions raised by restoring two of the fragments of the Petrobelli Altarpiece.

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The Petrobelli Altarpiece

The Petrobelli Altarpiece
1 min 48 s

The Petrobelli Altarpiece: The Journey of a Masterpiece

The Journey of a Masterpiece
16 min 54 s

The Petrobelli Altarpiece: The Discovery of St. Michael the Archangel

The Discovery of Saint Michael the Archangel
21 min 07 s

The Petrobelli Altarpiece: Installation of the Petrobelli Altarpiece at the National Gallery of Canada

Installation of the Petrobelli Altarpiece at the National Gallery of Canada
6 min 48 s


National Gallery of Canada Foundation

The restoration of the NGC fragment and the presentation of the altarpiece in Ottawa was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Members, Supporting Friends, and Donors of the NGC and the NGC Foundation. The development of the Petrobelli Altarpiece website was generously funded by the Foundation's Distinguished Patrons.