Инфрачервени рефлектографски изображения в реставрацията на икони. Практически аспект на употребата на цифрови фотоапарати
Reflected IR Images in Conservation of Paintings. Practical Approach to the Use of the Digital Still Cameras

Summary/Abstract: The article emphasizes the practical approach to the use of the digital still cameras for IR imagin g in the preliminary re search in icons and paintings conservation. Special attention is drawn to well-known phenomenon of the IR imaging and IR reflectometry in general, to reveal under the paint layer and make hidden drawings, texts or other information, visible . Eight 19th century icon s were object of the practical study in concern with this phenomenon. All of them had over-paintings, hiding the inscriptions of the underneath layer. Additional technical information is provided. It supports the practical study and makes the results achieved clearer. The positive outcome presented, encourages the use of the digital still cameras in IR photography as one of the common methods for examination in paintings conservation.

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