37340
Author
Meyers, Pieter; Ainsworth, Maryan Wynn; Groen, Karin
Title Of Article Chaper
Pigments and other painting materials
Title Of Journal Book
Art and Autoradiography
Pages
100-104
Collation
7 refs.,9 color plates of cross sections.
Publisher
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
It was often possible for the researchers in this project to identify pigments solely on the basis of autoradiographic images and electron emission rate graphs. However, in some instances, microscopic examination, microchemical testing, and/or x-ray powder diffraction analyses were necessary. A scanning electron-beam microscope with an x-ray fluorescence spectrometer attachment allowed semiquantitative elemental analysis of pigments and paint films. Pigments used by 17th century Dutch and Flemish artists are discussed. The study has shown that painting techniques can be reconstructed in great detail. See also 19-1584, 19-1585, and 19-1642. -- AATA
pub_id
37340