Abstract
Recent macro-XRF scanning of Rembrandt’s Selfportrait from 1669 in the Mauritshuis – as part of the ReVisRembrandt project – has revealed significant
new information about the pigments and build-up of the painting. The elemental distribution maps make clear that the umber-rich ground plays a very important role in the final appearance of this painting, information that is highly relevant for the study of this self-portrait, as well as many other late Rembrandt paintings. It was also possible and infrared imaging, it is anticipated macro-XRF
scanning will become an important diagnostic tool for conservators and art historians alike. to image the presence of organic lakes (by means of the potassium map) and bone black (by means of the calcium and phosphorus maps) in the upper paint layers. In addition to conventional investigative techniques, such as x-radiography and infrared imaging, it is anticipated macro-XRF scanning will become an important diagnostic tool for conservators and art historians alike.
new information about the pigments and build-up of the painting. The elemental distribution maps make clear that the umber-rich ground plays a very important role in the final appearance of this painting, information that is highly relevant for the study of this self-portrait, as well as many other late Rembrandt paintings. It was also possible and infrared imaging, it is anticipated macro-XRF
scanning will become an important diagnostic tool for conservators and art historians alike. to image the presence of organic lakes (by means of the potassium map) and bone black (by means of the calcium and phosphorus maps) in the upper paint layers. In addition to conventional investigative techniques, such as x-radiography and infrared imaging, it is anticipated macro-XRF scanning will become an important diagnostic tool for conservators and art historians alike.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference Preprints |
Subtitle of host publication | Building strong culture through conservation |
Editors | Janet Bridgland |
Place of Publication | Paris, France |
Publisher | International Council of Museums |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-92-9012-410-8 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 15 Sept 2014 → 19 Sept 2014 Conference number: 17 |
Conference
Conference | ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Melbourne |
Period | 15/09/14 → 19/09/14 |
Keywords
- imaging techniques
- non-invasive investigation
- macro-XRF scanning
- late Rembrandt
- 17th‑century painting technique
- Rembrandt self-portraits