Emmanuel Marin
marin at ccr.jussieu.fr
Martin.
You need to explore the downstairs area before proceeding further.
The panel will be opened by an object that is obvious when you find it.
As for the magical painting, fight fire with fire. But first you have to
find some matches!
(I hope thats not too cryptic: my advice is to go downstairs)
Good luck, you're doing well (hey you got past the monsters at the top of
the stairs didn't you?)
Cheers, Stefan.