Non-Invasive Study of the Pigments of a Painting on Copper with the Inscription “Boceto di Pablo Veronese” on the Back

The palette used on a small painting copper support, with the inscription “Boceto di Pablo Veronese” back, was characterized. Non-invasive techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and hand-held fluorescence (XRF) were proven to be highly effective for this. objectives of proposed work twofold. On one hand, objective study, in situ, pigments support. other it enrich literature related study paintings metal supports, since few studies are available despite relatively large number 16th 17th century from Italy Northern Europe. results analysis showed support base layer gypsum mixed ochre earths. Atop this is sketch lead white lighter areas bone black darker shadow areas, suggesting that artist performed preliminary luminosity scene. Finally, upper or pictorial consists mix some lower saturation increase lightness, particularly evident flesh tones. resulting thus includes white, vermilion, black, Naples yellow, lazurite pigments. These compared Veronese’s paintings, well those certain contemporary artists, use Italian discussed.