How did Early Netherlandish painters use different materials to create different kinds of landscapes, and how have those paintings changed over time?

How does the use of different media affect the look of paint?

How were the underdrawings of Early Netherlandish paintings made and how can we see them?

Why are the oak panels of Early Netherlandish paintings good supports, and what can they tell us? 

How do Early Netherlandish paintings differ from Early Italian paintings - in how they look, what they mean, and what they are?

What's the story of the Cimabue Crucifix at Santa Croce, Florence?  From 1966 until now.

What's the story of the Cimabue Crucifix at Santa Croce, Florence?  From the thirteenth century until 1966.

How do modern and contemporary paintings reflect some of the physical aspects of Early Italian paintings? Some thoughts about engaged frames and the use of gold leaf.

How did Early Italian painters combine gold and paint to imitate luxury textiles?

What are the components of the paint used by Early Italian painters, how did they use it, and how has it changed over the centuries?