INVESTIGAREA ȘTIINȚIFICĂ A ICOANEI PE LEMN
BUNAVESTIRE DIN PATRIMONIUL MUZEULUI ETNOGRAFIC AL TRANSILVANIEI
The Scientific Investigation of the Wooden Icon Bunavestire belonging to the Transylvanian Museum of Ethnography
Author(s): Ioan Bratu, Olivia Florena MĂRUȚOIU, Daniela TOADER, Laura Troșan, Claudiu TĂNĂSELIASubject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Theology and Religion
Published by: MUZEUL ETNOGRAFIC AL TRANSILVANIEI
Keywords: wooden icon; XRF and FTIR spectroscopy; old and new painting materials
Summary/Abstract: In order to preserve and restore the wooden icon “Bunavestire” belonging to the Transylvanian Museum of Ethnography, non-destructive (XRF) and destructive (FTIR spectroscopy) investigation methods were employed. Spruce fir is the wood species for the icon and several painting materials were employed: Scheele green, diluted with lead white, red iron mixed with Vermillon, gold foil for gilded areas and copper oxide for black. For restoration malachite, titanium white, lead white, orpiment, lead yellow and red iron were employed. Before restoration a scientific investigation is necessary.
Journal: Anuarul Muzeului Etnografic al Transilvaniei
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 278-292
- Page Count: 15
- Language: Romanian
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