Two of the side altars were successfully restored in 1999, but financial support was not secured for the restoration of the two remaining altars. In 2000, with local support, WMF helped restore these monuments, dedicated to Saint Ursula and Augustine of Hippo. The altars were gently cleaned and their wooden elements were treated to protect against insect damage. (...)
Two of the side altars were successfully restored in 1999, but financial support was not secured for the restoration of the two remaining altars. In 2000, with local support, WMF helped restore these monuments, dedicated to Saint Ursula and Augustine of Hippo. The altars were gently cleaned and their wooden elements were treated to protect against insect damage. Gilding was recreated, and the canvas paintings were removed and restored in the laboratory. The statues flanking the altars were removed, repainted, and regilded, and had missing elements recreated. The conservators also restored stucco lustro, a special plaster finish with a smooth and polished appearance imitating marble, which became very popular in the Baroque era.
