International Workshop

Characterisation of organic materials (binding media,

varnishes, pigments) in paint cross-sections
Venue: University of Bologna, Italy
Chemistry Department
Date: 20th – 21st September 2007

Workshop Programme
Thursday 20th September
9:00 Registration of participants

10:00 Welcome to participants

Morning session: chairman prof. R. Mazzeo

10:20
J. J. Boon
On the potential of analytical imaging and ion polishing techniques for the study of metal
organic complexes in paintings.

11:00
K. Keune, C. Higgitt, M. Spring, J. Boon
The application of secondary ion mass spectrometry in the study of zinc soap aggregate
formation in linseed oil-containing paint reconstructions

11:30 Coffee break

12:00
G. Verri, F. Piqué, S. Cather, D. Saunders
Multispectral imaging and cross-section analysis: an iterative process

12:30
D. P. Kirby, N. Khandekar
Using LDI-MS for the Analysis of Paint Samples and Cross Sections

13:00-14:30 Lunch

Afternoon session: chairman prof. A.Roda

14:30
A. V. Terlixi, M. Doulgeridis, E. Ioakimoglou
Staining and fluorescent staining techniques for the characterization of binding media within
paint cross – sections. Examination of post – Byzantine icons from the National Gallery of
Athens – Alexandros Soutzos Museum’s collection as a case study.

15:00
L.S. Dolci, G. Sciutto, M. Rizzoli, S. Prati, M. Guardigli, R. Mazzeo, A. Roda
Ultrasensitive chemiluminescent immunochemical identification and localisation of protein
components in paint cross-section by microscope low light imaging

15:30
M. Vagnini, L. Pitzurra, L. Cartechini, C. Miliani, B.G. Brunetti, A. Sgamellotti
Immunological techniques for identification of proteinaceus binders

16:00 Coffee Break

16:30
S. C. Boyatzis, P. Pouli, A. Giakoumaki, A. Terlixi, E. Tziamourani, M. Philippoussi, E. Perdikari,
E. Ioakimoglou
The Use of Optical Microscopy, Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Techniques for the
Characterisation of Materials in a Polychrome Wooden Sculpture and the evaluation of laser
cleaning tests
17:00
A, Nevin, I. Osticioli, A. Zoppi, C. Lofrumento, E. Castellucci
Analysis of organic materials using pulsed Raman techniques
Friday 21st September

Morning session: chairman prof. J.J. Boon

09.20
S.G. Kazarian
Recent advances in FTIR imaging

10 :00
C. Martin de Fonjaudran, A. Nevin, F. Piqué, S. Cather
Analysis of organic materials in cross-sections of wall painting samples using Micro-FTIR
spectroscopy: feasibility, advantages and limitations

10:30
A. Rizzo, M. Leona
Progress in the application of Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR)-FTIR to the study of
multi-layered cross sections from works of art

11:00 Coffe break

11:30
M. Cotte
Recent applications of synchrotron-based micro-FTIR spectroscopy for the study of paintings

12:00
R. Mazzeo, S. Prati, E. Joseph, E. Kendix, D. Kovala-Demertzi
Potentialities of ATR- FTIR mapping microspectroscopy for the characterisation of organic
components in paint cross sections

12:30
M. Spring, C. Ricci, D.Peggie, S. G. Kazarian
ATR-FTIR imaging for the analysis of organic materials in paint cross sections: case studies
on samples from paintings in the National Gallery, London
13:00-14:30 lunch
Afternoon session: chairman prof. A. Roy

14:30
J.P. Echard, M. Cotte, A.S. Le Hô, L. Bellot-Gurlet
Spatial distribution of organic materials in varnishes cross-sections of historical musical
instruments using microspectrofluorimetry, micro-Raman, micro-FTIR and SR-micro-FTIR

15:00
S. Bruni, V. Guglielmi, G. Poldi
Micro-FTIR mapping and SEM-EDX analysis of a cross-section from Andrea Mantegna’s
“Pala di San Zeno”

15:30
J. Stenger, M. Vogel, N. Khandekar, A. Rodriguez-Lopez, K. Eremin
Paint Cross Sections Analyzed by Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering Microscopy

16:00 Coffee break

16:30
M. Ciatti, M. Galeotti, C. Lalli, G. Lanterna, O. Sartiani (case study)
Analyses of painting technique of eight canvas by Michelangelo Ricciolini in San Quirico
d'Orcia (SI).

17:00
P. Bracco, M. Ciatti, M. Galeotti, C. Lalli, G. Lanterna
The stratigraphic analyses of the paint layers in Beato Angelico “Tabernacolo de’ Linaioli”
Social Programme
Saturday 22nd September

Guided visit of Bologna in the morning.

The visit language will be English. Further information on the visit programme may be found at that
site: http://www.bolognatourguide.com/italy_tour/bologna_classical_tour.htm