Archaeometric Study of the White Marbles from “Madonna Della Febbre” Altar in San Domenico Church (Cosenza, Southern Italy)

San Domenico Church was built between 1441 and 1468 represents one of the most important historical buildings Cosenza area (Calabria, Southern Italy) thanks to its architectonic style works inside, such as “Madonna della Febbre”, a notable marble altar dated back XVI century. The church, well sculptural group, underwent various interventions over time, unfortunately scarcely documented; thus, in this paper, characterization six white samples coming from altar, carried out determine their provenance. were analyzed by means complementary methodologies known archaeometric field: polarized optical microscopy (POM); an electron probe micro analyzer coupled with energy dispersive spectrometer (EPMA-EDS); inductively plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS); isotope ratio mass (IRMS). results provided information about Febbre” suggesting presence different typologies marbles hypothesizing possible provenance, including Carrara Docimium. It not clear if these re-used materials but, regardless, reported adds precious elements history entire complex, providing new issues be deepened.