Dry plate photographic negatives, introduced in the late 19th century, represent a turning point in the history of photography. However, their chemical complexity and fragile nature pose serious challenges for conservators. A recent study led by researchers from CNR-INO (Florence) and CSIC (Madrid), in collaboration with the Opificio delle Pietre Dure and the Museo Galileo, […]
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In Florence, CNR-INO Unveils the Secrets of His Works Through Advanced Diagnostic Techniques, Offering Fresh Insights into Renaissance Art and Conservation On January 28, 2025, a study day titled “Francesco da Sangallo, Sculptor and Portraitist, Favored by the Medici: New Historical and Diagnostic Readings” will be held in Florence. The event is organized by the […]
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In the framework of Advanced Raman spectroscopy project, the Heritage Science Group (HSG) published an article titled “Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for madder lake detection in painting layers” in The European Physical Journal Plus. The HSG has created and analysed several types of lakes according to historical recipes and characterized them with X-ray diffraction (XRD), IR, […]
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The Artemisia UpClose project is sponsored by Calliope Arts and Christian Levett, in collaboration with Fondazione Casa Buonarroti at the Buonarroti Museum. In this video, Physicist Raffaella Fontana, Director of Research, tells about the conservation of Artemisia’s Allegory of Inclination using 3D digital technology. The project is hosted in The Opificio delle Pietre Dure (OPD), […]
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