History of artistic diagnostics
Si dice che il pittore bergamasco Fra’ Galgario possedendo un dipinto tizianesco avesse compiuto dei tentativi di “esami stratigrafici” giacché con “un coltellino aveva indagato la struttura degli strati pittorici”.
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X-ray radiography
The X-ray radiography allows to investigate the deeper structure of paintings on canvas and wood, a preparatory drawing executed with a lead tip …
Transmitted light
Using a beam of light that passes through a painting on canvas placed between the light source and the observer, various information can be obtained both on the preparation and on the …
Raking Light
The first step to be taken when examining a painting with the aim of obtaining new information and investigating its state of conservation and technique: the raking light.
Ultraviolet fluorescence
By projecting a beam of UV rays on the surface of a painting we will be able to observe how some parts of it light up while others remain dark. This is due to the phenomenon of …
Diagnostics – Introduction
Knowing the tools means, above all, knowing how to evaluate the potential in relation to the purposes to be pursued, in order to correctly use the tools …
Artenet was born in April 2000 to share experiences and knowledge in the field of Artistic Techniques, of Restoration and Diagnostics applicable to the paintings sector; It has devised and promoted an innovative didactic methodology that integrates studies and research from the three different disciplines.