The byzantine fresco of DormitioVirginis (12th century): Diagnosis and Intervention |
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| Giuliana Taglieri, Davide Rigaglia, Lorenzo Arrizza, Valeria Daniele, Valentina Romè, Grazia Musolino |
- Abstract:
- This paper focuses on the microscopic and mineralogical characterization of the materials of a precious medieval fresco painting, a byzantine "DormitioVirginis" in Sicily, discovered during a restoration work in a monastery located in the South of Italy. An exhaustive description of the original constituents has been obtained, enriching the knowledge on historical materials and techniques. Several techniques are used, such us optical and electron microscopy, X-ray fluorescence and X-ray diffraction, especially when the damage processes are the main concern. The experimental investigation, carried out on pigments and on binder, has allowed a better understanding of the original materials as well as of the remote techniques used to realize the artwork and of their state of conservation. The paintings are realized either by a fresco and lime coat and the analyses reveal the use of a simple color palette, based on natural earth, typical of the Byzantine pictorial tradition.
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- Event details
- IMEKO TC:
- TC4
- Event name:
- TC4 MetroArchaeo 2017
- Title:
IMEKO TC4 International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
- Place:
- Lecce, ITALY
- Time:
- 23 October 2017 - 25 October 2017