'Dutch masterpiece from the Golden Age discovered in Blue Mountains'

Dutch Still Life during treatment

Source: The National Trust

A Dutch Golden Age masterpiece has been discovered in the Blue Mountains (NSW). The work 'Still Life' was in storage of the Woodford Academy for many years. During recent conservation work the painting turned out to be an original, made by Willem Heda and his son Gerrit. We spoke to Rebecca Pinchin of the National Trust of Australia.


The artwork 'Stillife' from Willem Heda and his son Gerrit, before treatment:

The painting Still Life before treatment
Source: The National Trust

The painting after treatment:

The painting Still Life after treatment
Source: The National Trust

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