Giotto Unveiled: New Developments in Imaging and Elemental Analysis Techniques for Cultural Heritage

Ludwig, N.; Bonizzoni, L.; Caccia, M.L.; Cavaliere, F.; Gargano, M.; Viganò, D.; Salvatore, C.; Interlenghi, M.; Martini, M.; Galli, A.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-01629-6_6

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The Giotto’s masterpiece God the Father with Angels, never investigated till now, was studied by our team of local researchers, involved in application of scientific methods for cultural heritage since many years. Exploiting the integration of different knowledges, technologies and resources of our team, we were able to provide data to understand the painting technique, the pigment used and the underdrawing of this Giotto’s painting. We performed the following non-invasive analyses: Macro-XRF scanning (MA-XRF), Fiber optic reflectance spectroscopy (FORS), high resolution IR scanning reflectography, infrared false color (IRFC). Only portable instrumentations were used, with operating times compatible with the opening hours of exhibition. In particular, the analytical campaign was the opportunity to test the portable IR scanning prototype based on a peculiar spherical scanning system characterized by light weight and low cost motorized head. The analytical results revealed a painting technique already used by Giotto and based on different superimposed pigment layers. By combining the effectiveness of scanning portable-XRF (pXRF) with the responsive of image spectroscopic analysis, we move step by step toward the discovery of Giotto’s palette, with particular attention to the flesh tones in God the Father with Angels. The imaging data support the hypothesis of a detailed underlying sketch that includes also a drawing characterized by larger brush signs; the use of patrones for the face of “God” was supposed thanks to comparison with other Giotto masterpieces.

Giotto Unveiled: New Developments in Imaging and Elemental Analysis Techniques for Cultural Heritage / N. Ludwig, L. Bonizzoni, M. Caccia, F. Cavaliere, M. Gargano, D. Viganò, C. Salvatore, M. Interlenghi, M. Martini, A. Galli - In: Toward a Science Campus in Milan : A Snapshot of Current Research at the Physics Department Aldo Pontremoli / [a cura di] P.F. Bortignon, G. Lodato, E. Meroni, M.G.A. Paris, L. Perini, A. Vicini. - [s.l] : Springer, 2018 Dec. - ISBN 9783030016289. - pp. 57-66 (( convegno CDIP tenutosi a Milano nel 2017.

Titolo:	Giotto Unveiled: New Developments in Imaging and Elemental Analysis Techniques for Cultural Heritage
Autori:	LUDWIG, NICOLA GHERARDO (Corresponding) BONIZZONI, LETIZIA MARIA CACCIA, MARIA LUISA CAVALIERE, FRANCESCO M. Gargano D. Viganò SALVATORE, CHIARA M. Interlenghi M. Martini A. Galli (Ultimo) mostra contributor esterni nascondi contributor esterni
Parole Chiave:	Infrared reflectography; XRF; Reflectance spectroscopy; Pigment
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare:	Settore FIS/07 - Fisica Applicata(Beni Culturali, Ambientali, Biol.e Medicin)
Data di pubblicazione:	dic-2018
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01629-6_6
Tipologia:	Book Part (author)
Appare nelle tipologie:	03 - Contributo in volume

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