A Case Study of Renaissance Wall Paintings in Granada (Spain): Historical–Artistic Analysis, Materials Characterization, and State of Conservation

The research carried out on the wall paintings of Hernán Pérez del Pulgar’s Palace chapel in Granada (Spain) was aimed at determining its historical–artistic, stylistic, technical, and compositional aspects. For this, a 16th century frieze an 18th pendentive were studied. mineralogical, chemical, textural characterization constituent materials study state conservation have helped to determine pictorial technique used, identify nature salts present paintings, other pathologies including dormant fungal attack. To this end, optical microscopy (OM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field emission scanning electron with microanalysis (FESEM-EDS), micro-Raman spectroscopy (MRS) used. information obtained helps clarify important aspects painting laying basis ensure effective suitable restoration measures that will their durability over time.