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As we know, Dalí was a meticulous and virtuoso painter, capable of rendering even the smallest details with great precision.
Thanks to an X-ray study, we made a unique discovery in this painting. X-radiography revealed the trace of the mahlstick Dalí used.
This instrument, which was used to steady the artist's hand, left a mark on the wet paint in the sky, which Dalí later concealed with elements such as the rock and the moon.
To accurately transfer his sketches and preparatory studies onto the support, Dalí employed the drypoint engraving technique on a plastic sheet.
Did you know that Dalí was passionate about mathematics and geometry? We discovered that Dalí organised the composition of this painting using the golden ratio in two different ways.
Did you know that Rubens used a knife in this work?
Rubens used this tool to apply a layer of white paint beneath the figures' skin to enhance their luminosity and volume.