Old varnish removal Category: oil painting conservation The old varnish layer has already been removed from the left side of the painting, so how vibrant and contrasting they can be clearly seen in the colors In the portrait covered with the yellowis varnish, the string of pearls is already visible in its original colors The beautiful color of the girl’s green dress and the richness of detail in her scarf came as a real surprise to me and the owner of the painting as well. While cleaning the thick and hardened varnish layer, which looks completely yellow, the presence of delicate, powdery pink and white colors can already be seen in the background.