Inorganic, organic and biochemical characterization of wall paintings from a Roman domus |
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| Leila Birolo, Manuela Rossi, Miriam Alberico, Nunzia De Riso, Georgia Ntasi, Antonella Tomeo, Alessandro Vergara |
- Abstract:
- Pigments, ligands, and mortars of wall paintings from a Roman domus in Santa Maria Capua Vetere were studied with a multi-methodological approach. Optical and Scanning Electron microscopy, Raman micro-spectroscopy were combined with GCMS and LC-MS/MS analyses in order to achieve a comprehensive picture of the chemical components of some fine wall paintings recently excavated in Santa Maria Capua Vetere. The four-layers preparation, the rich pigments palette (both natural and synthetic ones) and the variety of the organic ligands used support the hypothesis of a very wealthy owner. The archaeological indication suggest that he might be related to the Emperor Augustus.
- Download:
- IMEKO-MetroArchaeo-2023-011.pdf
- DOI:
- 10.21014/tc4-ARC-2023.011
- Event details
- IMEKO TC:
- TC4
- Event name:
- TC4 MetroArchaeo 2023
- Title:
IMEKO TC4 International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
- Place:
- Rome, ITALY
- Time:
- 19 October 2023 - 21 October 2023