This paper provides an overview over the application of scanning macro-XRF with mobile
instruments for the investigation of historical paintings. The method is compared to …

Over the past two decades, numerous X-ray micro-beam studies have been published
addressing the nondestructive investigation of chemical element distribution in condensed …

A new portable macro X‐ray fluorescence scanner has been specifically designed for in situ,
real‐time elemental mapping of large painted surfaces. This system allows scanning 80× …

Advanced imaging techniques can noninvasively characterise, monitor, and evaluate how
conservation treatments affect cultural heritage objects. In this specific field, hyperspectral …

Despite the fact that Kees van Dongen was one of the most famous painters of the twentieth
century, only little information about his palette and his technique is available. To contribute …

XRF scanners recently have become the most effective tools for analyzing the distribution of
pigments on paintings. They are noninvasive and portable and can be used on flat surfaces …

Paul Delvaux (1897–1994) was a Belgian Surrealist painter known for his dreamlike and
enigmatic compositions. His works often featured nude or semi-nude women and deserted …

Abstract Marat assassiné (Murdered Marat), one of the most famous masterpieces painted
by Jacques-Louis David in 1793 has been investigated in situ by means of non-invasive and …

The different non-invasive techniques that have been developed for the study of works of art
in Cultural Heritage have become an indispensable tool for researchers and practitioners. In …

The material study of ancient Egyptian paintings began with the advent of Egyptology during
the 19th century. By the 1930s, a lot had already been sampled and described. The limited …