Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Diagnostic analyses on a contemporary painting on canvas were performed with X-ray fluorescence (XRF), multispectral imaging and scanning electron microscope/energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS). The results of each method provided complementary information to deepen the knowledge of the pictorial technique. Multispectral imaging provided insight into the topmost layers. XRF analysis made it possible to characterize the chemical composition of some materials and pigments used by the artist. Additional information such as that relating to canvas preparation emerged with the SEM/EDS technique. The results reveal (i) the use of pre-treated industrial canvas; (ii) the preparatory layer consists of plaster covered with a primer with titanium white, zinc and lithopone; (iii) a layer of cadmium yellow ground was inserted to give depth and three-dimensionality to the painting; (iv) the absence of underlying design; (v) the characterized pigments are all contemporary and (vi) a fixative spray covers the paint.
Source: Quantum Beam Science
DOI: 10.3390/qubs7020013
Institution: University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,779
OpenAlex ID: W4366773533