Using MA-rFTIR Mapping as a Tool to Assess the Efficacy of Cleaning Treatments and to Aid in the Restoration Activities of Paintings-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Using MA-rFTIR Mapping as a Tool to Assess the Efficacy of Cleaning Treatments and to Aid in the Restoration Activities of Paintings

Published:2024-04-19 Issue:4 Volume:14 Page:511
ISSN:2079-6412
Container-title:Coatings
language:en
Short-container-title:Coatings

Author:

Pronti Lucilla¹²^ORCID,Romani Martina¹^ORCID,Ioele Marcella³,Tranquilli Gloria³,Fumelli Francesca³,Sechi Serena³,Donati Angelica³,Cianca Elena³,Sinceri Ilaria³,Cestelli Guidi Mariangela¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. National Laboratory of Frascati, Via E. Fermi 54, 00044 Frascati, Italy

2. Excellence Centre at the Lazio Technological District for Cultural Heritage (DTC), Piazzale Aldo Moro, n. 5, 00185 Rome, Italy

3. Central Institute for Restoration, Via di San Michele 25, 00153 Rome, Italy

Abstract

The removal of non-original superimposed layers covering the original pictorial layer in paintings is a common practice to restore the authentic appearance of surfaces and mitigate potential risks to artwork preservation. Contemporary assessments of the effectiveness of such cleaning treatments often employ non-destructive analytical methods. However, many existing techniques face limitations, either lacking specificity in compound identification or analyzing very limited areas (<millimeters) through a point-by-point approach. This study introduces the application of a macro Fourier transform infrared scanner, in reflection mode (MA-rFTIR), as an effective tool for supporting restorers during cleaning processes. This method proved successful in addressing challenges related to the removal of calcium oxalate films and non-original superimposed layers on two ancient paintings.

Funder

the European Union-NextGenerationEU

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/14/4/511/pdf

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