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Remarkable artistry hidden in ancient Roman painting revealed

1,046 views · Published 21 August 2017 · 15:08 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: American Chemical Society · 2017 · Science & Technology

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Molten lava, volcanic ash, modern grime, salt, humidity. The ancient painting of a Roman woman has been through it all, and it looks like it. Scientists now report that a new type of high resolution X-ray technology is helping them discover just how stunning the original portrait once was, element-by-element. The technique could help conservators more precisely restore this image, as well as other ancient artworks.

Eleonora Del Federico, Ph.D. 
Pratt Institute

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