The picture froze. What should I do?translated

Reader question:

Hello! I have a large art painting in my room. Scene: the battle of Archangel Michael with the ancient serpent. In the eyes of the Archangel, anatomically correct, artifacts appeared in the form of dots/spots, clearly reminiscent of tears. They also run down the cheek. How should we feel about this? Miracle? Sign? Physics? Should I do something?

Mikhail

Priest's answer:

Priest Victor NIKISHOV

God bless you!

Most likely, you encountered a physical phenomenon rather than a sign or miracle. Don't rush to mystical conclusions.

Modern oil paints are a complex chemical system. Over time, processes occur in them that can lead to the appearance of drops and “tears” on the surface.

Here are some possible reasons:

Oil migration. Modern paints use different types of oils (safflower, sunflower), which can behave unstable. Over time, part of the oil separates from the pigment and appears on the surface in the form of drops. This is called "exudation" - the release of liquid from the paint.

Soap formations. Fatty acids contained in oil react with metals found in pigments (zinc, lead). Formed...