Restoration atelier in the "Springerwerk" room of the Altaussee mine

1945

Lukas - Art in Flanders
Gent, Belgium

During WWII, the Ghent Altarpiece was kept in the Altaussee mine, Austria, along with many other masterpieces seized all across Europe by the Nazi administration.
The mine was equipped with a restoration atelier, which you can see on this picture.

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Title: Restoration atelier in the "Springerwerk" room of the Altaussee mine
Date: 1945
Location: Altaussee, Austria
Original Source: http://www.lukasweb.be/en/photo/the-adoration-of-the-mystic-lamb-discovery-after-ww-ii-67
Rights: Saint Bavo's cathedral © www.lukasweb.be - Art in Flanders vzw

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