Project

The identification of the techniques of medieval and Renaissance wall paintings in the Low Countries - Necessity of this knowledge for cultural heritage management and conservation practice.

Code

01SM2713

Duration

01 February 2014 → 31 March 2015

Funding

Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund

Promotor

Peter Vandenabeele

Fellow

Karin Keutgens

Research disciplines

Humanities
- Art studies and sciences
- Conservation-restoration science
Natural sciences
- Analytical chemistry
Medical and health sciences
- Pharmaceutical analysis and quality assurance

Keywords

Wall paintings binding media low countries

Project description

In this study binding media of approximately 100 samples of about 20 wall paintings’ sites in Low Countries, dated between c. 1300 and 1600, will be identified. The study aims to give a first view on wall paintings’ techniques. The necessity of these results for conservation practice will be underlined.