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Pentemento

Noun:

1. A term used in art restoration to describe hidden layers of paint or previous artwork that have been revealed during the process of cleaning and removing layers of dirt or varnish.

Example sentence: The conservator was delighted to discover a pentemento of a portrait beneath the layers of paint on the old canvas.

Adjective:

1. Referring to or relating to a pentemento.

Example sentence: The artist used a pentemento technique in creating a sense of depth and history in her artwork.

Verb:

1. To uncover hidden layers of paint or previous artwork during the process of art restoration.

Example sentence: The conservator carefully pentementoed the painting to reveal the intricate details of the original composition.