Open AccessChemische und biologische Untersuchungen im Zusammenhang mit der romanischen Bilderdecke von Zillis
Author(s) -
Axel Ritter,
Paul Raschle
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
chimia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.387
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 2673-2424
pISSN - 0009-4293
DOI - 10.2533/chimia.1995.182
Subject(s) - art
The famous romanesque painted ceiling of the church of Zillis consists of a wooden framework. Various defects at the painting made microbiological and chemical examinations indispensible to enable a professional restoration. Chemical analysis of binding media was carried out and attacking microorganisms were determined. Now it is possible to restore the paintings with knowledge about ancient binding materials and possibilities to stop biodeterioration by use of suitable microbicides.