Characterization of Waxes in the Roman Wall Paintings of the Herculaneum Site (Italy)

Characterization of Waxes in the Roman Wall Paintings of the Herculaneum Site (Italy)

A multi-analytical approach is proposed for the detection and quantitative characterization of waxes in wall paintings from the Vesuvian area, in particular in the House of the Skeleton, the House of the Deer and the House of the two Atriums in Herculaneum (Italy). Different types of waxes, of anima...

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Main Authors: Laura Bergamonti, Martina Cirlini, Claudia Graiff, Pier Paolo Lottici, Gerardo Palla, Antonella Casoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
waxes
wall paintings
Herculaneum
Vesuvian area
GC/MS
FTIR spectroscopy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/21/11264

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