For this publication we seek academic contributions that address one or more of the following topics:

• the history of the wax-resin lining method (origin, dissemination, international developments, critical reception); 
• the detrimental effects of the treatment on material, optical and mechanical properties of paintings; 
• the longevity of wax-resin linings; 
• the current approaches to the conservation of wax-resin lined paintings; 
• the training and education of conservation specialists to approach conservation issues related to wax-resin lining.  

To ensure that the publication represents the full breadth of the topic we encourage contributions from researchers from different backgrounds and with varied expertise, engaged in the care of diverse types of painting collections. 

We aim to include insightful discussions of, for example, case studies, ethical issues, and hands-on practice. We also encourage reflective papers on methodologies used for practice and research. We welcome contributions exemplifying a multidisciplinary research approach though the involvement of, amongst others, documentary research, field research, technical examination of paintings, treatment reports, reconstruction-based research, results of technical analysis, material testing, etc.

Formats of the papers  

The publication proposes two formats of articles that differ in scope and type of editing:  

• Full papers (c. 5000-7000 words): scientific contributions that will make a substantial contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. They will be peer-reviewed  
• Short articles (c. 2000-3000 words) share case studies. Technical editing. 

Selection of the abstracts 

The submitted paper abstracts will be evaluated by the editorial team supported by a scientific committee. The selection criteria include: the relevance of the topic(s) addressed for this book, the significance of the research outcomes for the conservation of wax-resin lined paintings, and/or the applicability of the perspectives raised. We will also consider the scientific quality of the research, the clarity of the writing style, logic of the structure, and quality of the argumentation. The work must not have been published elsewhere.  

Important dates 

Authors are invited to submit an abstract to the selection committee by November 1, 2024. The authors will be informed of the outcome by February 28, 2025. Complete article submissions are due September 15, 2025.  

Submission

The completed submission form (below) should be submitted to the committee as a PDF using this address: publication-wax-resin-fgw@uva.nl

After the selection of abstracts, guidelines for authors will be made available.

From the editors: Emilie Froment, editor-in-chief, Esther van Duijn, and Ella Hendriks