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00:0001:00 Introduction
01:0102:16 The frame of the picture
02:1705:24 What is the meaning of the picture?
05:2508:06 Conservation studio
08:0708:54 Introduction to Scientific department
08:5513:36 Scientific scans reveal secrets
13:3716:03 The picture is hung in the Gallery


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