Restorers spend three months restoring Vastseliina church altarpiece

A historic altarpiece at Vastseliina church has been fully restored after three months of work. Conservators repaired defects in the artwork, which now appears noticeably brighter.

The altarpiece of Vastseliina church in southern Estonia has been successfully restored and returned to its place after a three-month conservation project. The work brought the historic painting back to its former glory, with restorers addressing various imperfections accumulated over time.

During the restoration process, specialists repaired damage and flaws in the artwork. The result of the meticulous conservation work is clearly visible — the altarpiece now appears significantly brighter than before, revealing details that had been obscured over the years.