Usage Note
Vorzeichnung is a preparatory sketch applied directly on the painting surface before the paint layers. Infrared reflectography can reveal Vorzeichnungen hidden beneath finished paintings.
Examples
"Mithilfe der Infrarotreflektografie wurde die Vorzeichnung unter der Ölfarbe sichtbar."
Natural Translation
Using infrared reflectography the underdrawing beneath the oil paint was made visible.
Literal Translation
By-means-of infrared-reflectography was the underdrawing under the oil-paint visible.
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