In situ non-invasive analyses of the painting “Cristo in Trono” (Amalfi, SA, Italy) |
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| Antonio Faggiano, Sara Carbone, Chiara Gallo, Oriana Motta, Carmine Napoli, Eduardo Caliano, Antonino Fiorentino, Enza Cobalto, Maria Ricciardi, Antonio Proto |
- Abstract:
- In the field of cultural heritage, the use of non-invasive techniques is fundamental for assessing the state of conservation of works of art and identifying the correct strategies for their preservation. The present study regards a preliminary investigation of the painting “Cristo in Trono” (Amalfi, SA, Italy). Non-invasive and portable analytical techniques, such as X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), infrared reflectography (IR-R) and ultraviolet fluorescence (UVF) were used. The XRF measurements revealed the use of some precious pigments such as lapis lazuli and cinnabar, whereas IR-R allows to evidence many restoration interventions confirming the possibility of strong degradation of the painting. This multi-analytical approach provides a first screening of the state of conservation of the pictorial layer of this painting to suggest deeper diagnostic investigations, useful for future restorations.
- Download:
- IMEKO-Metroarchaeo-2025-018.pdf
- DOI:
- 10.21014/tc26-2025.018
- Event details
- IMEKO TC:
- TC26
- Event name:
- TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025
- Title:
Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
- Place:
- Bergamo, ITALY
- Time:
- 15 October 2025 - 17 October 2025