Examing the crucifi x on the rod beam at St. Adalbert’s Church in Kraków, using dual-source computed tomography Cover Image

Badania krucyfi ksu z belki tęczowej w kościele św. Wojciecha w Krakowie przy użyciu dwuźródłowej tomografi i komputerowej
Examing the crucifi x on the rod beam at St. Adalbert’s Church in Kraków, using dual-source computed tomography

Author(s): Anna Mikołajska, Agnieszka Luboń-Radwańska, Małgorzata Urbańczyk-Zawadzka, Robert Paweł Banyś
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Museology & Heritage Studies, Visual Arts, 15th Century
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Crucifi x; technical structure; non-destructive investigation; X-ray Dual Source Computed Tomography;

Summary/Abstract: This paper explores the structure of the presented Crucifi x. It also details the application of X-ray Dual Source Computed Tomography as a modern tool in the investigations of wooden objects. Computed tomography (CT) is one of the most powerful non-destructive techniques available, and can be thus used for the full volume inspection of an object. For the first time in Poland, we utilized this system of X-ray Dual Source Computed Tomography in the study of our cultural heritage. This Crucifi x comes from the oldest church in Kraków, the Church of St. Adalbert. It dates back to the beginning of the 15th century and is an “import” of Tuscan art. This is the first time it was so extensively investigated.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 23
  • Page Range: 133-141
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish