Remote and contactless infrared imaging techniques for stratigraphical investigations in paintings on canvas

• Published in: Applied physics. B, Lasers and optics Vol. 127; no. 8
• Main Authors: Ceccarelli, Sofia, Guarneri, Massimiliano, Orazi, Noemi, Francucci, Massimo, Ciaffi, Massimiliano, Mercuri, Fulvio, Paoloni, Stefano, de Collibus, Mario Ferri, Zammit, Ugo, Petrucci, Francesco
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.08.2021; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Applied physics; Engineering; Imaging techniques; Infrared analysis; Infrared imaging; Lacunas; Lasers; Near infrared radiation; Optical Devices; Optics; Photonics; Physical Chemistry; Physics; Physics and Astronomy; Quantum Optics; Thermography

In the analysis of complex stratigraphical structures like painted artefact, infrared (IR) techniques can provide precious information about elements hidden under superficial layers of the artwork, such as pictorial features and structural defects. This paper presents a novel complementary use of re...