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Near Infrared Reflectance Imaging Spectroscopy to Map Paint Binders In Situ on Illuminated Manuscripts
Author(s) -
Ricciardi Paola,
Delaney John K.,
Facini Michelle,
Zeibel Jason G.,
Picollo Marcello,
Lomax Suzanne,
Loew Murray
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.201200840
Subject(s) - in situ , painting , reflectivity , infrared , imaging spectroscopy , spectroscopy , near infrared spectroscopy , materials science , art , optics , remote sensing , archaeology , geology , chemistry , visual arts , geography , hyperspectral imaging , physics , astronomy , organic chemistry
In situ analysis : Near infrared imaging spectroscopy (1000–2500 nm) is used to map the use of a fat‐containing paint binder, likely egg yolk, in situ on a work of art for the first time. The identification of the use of egg tempera on a 15th century illuminated manuscript leaf ( Praying Prophet by Lorenzo Monaco) sheds light on the relationship between painters and illuminators and can inform preservation decisions.