Documentation and analysis of the colours in the architectural elements of the St. Sepolcro of Acquapendente (Italy)
Author(s)
Date Issued
2019
Type
conferenceObject
Start Page
26
End Page
29
Journal
Abstract
In this paper the study of the 'painted architecture' in the mediaeval crypt of Santo Sepolcro (Holy Sepulchre) in the Cathedral of Acquapendente (a little town in Central Italy) will be reported and discussed. The aim of the paper has been to: map the traces of original painting still visible on the stone frames and capitals of the crypt, and analyse the pigments and binders for a possible reconstruction of the original appearance of the decorations. To reach the established goal, in situ documentation was performed through visible and ultraviolet fluorescence photography. Then painting samples were taken for laboratory analysis aimed at identifying pigments and binders.
Additional information
ISSN: 2532-4381
Project(s)
Study of Materials in Religious Cultural Heritage
Conference(s)
ESRARC 2019: 11TH EUROPEAN SYMPOSIUM ON RELIGIOUS ART, RESTORATION & CONSERVATION