Tree of the Fagaceae family, typical in the hills of the Mediterranean region. Chestnut wood is utilized as a support for painting essentially in Portugal and, less so in France.
note: Masetti Biselli Luisa (a cura di), Restauro dei dipinti su tavola. I supporti, Firenze, Nardini Editore 1999.
Borghini Gabriele, Massafra Maria Grazia (a cura di), Legni da ebanisteria, Roma, De Luca 2002.
