Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus Minor
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Resumo: | This paper presents a recent study on a Roman period marble sculpture depicting Empress Livia and the portraits of Germanicus and Drusus Minor, found at the praesidium of Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). The sculptures retain extensive evidence of their original polychromy. The properties and spatial distribution of these pigment remains were investigated by portable non-invasive and micro-destructive techniques, applying digital microscopy, and UV/VIS/NIR/SWIR spectroscopy, portable XRF and SEM–EDS analysis. The study revealed the presence of Egyptian blue and ochre on Livia’s mantle and charcoal black on Livia’s eyes and hair, remains that were not clearly visible to the naked eye. This is a significant approach, used to identify colours on ancient marble sculpture, which transforms our understanding of these unique pieces. Elemental composition analysis by pXRF has confirmed the evidence of pigments, furthermore supported by the Raman results, making it possible to develop and reconstruct the colour palette that originally brought these sculptures to life in vibrant polychrome. The research offers a new methodology for identifying pigments on marble sculpture and opens new ways for investigating other types of material culture aided by the development of the analytical equipment mentioned. |
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Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus MinorRoman SculptureRoman PortraitPolychromyArcheometryArchaeological Museum of CádizThis paper presents a recent study on a Roman period marble sculpture depicting Empress Livia and the portraits of Germanicus and Drusus Minor, found at the praesidium of Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). The sculptures retain extensive evidence of their original polychromy. The properties and spatial distribution of these pigment remains were investigated by portable non-invasive and micro-destructive techniques, applying digital microscopy, and UV/VIS/NIR/SWIR spectroscopy, portable XRF and SEM–EDS analysis. The study revealed the presence of Egyptian blue and ochre on Livia’s mantle and charcoal black on Livia’s eyes and hair, remains that were not clearly visible to the naked eye. This is a significant approach, used to identify colours on ancient marble sculpture, which transforms our understanding of these unique pieces. Elemental composition analysis by pXRF has confirmed the evidence of pigments, furthermore supported by the Raman results, making it possible to develop and reconstruct the colour palette that originally brought these sculptures to life in vibrant polychrome. The research offers a new methodology for identifying pigments on marble sculpture and opens new ways for investigating other types of material culture aided by the development of the analytical equipment mentioned.SpringerRepositório da Universidade de LisboaOdriozola, CarlosBeltrán Fortes, JoséLoza Azuaga, María LuisaMartínez Blanes, José María2023-03-29T13:32:08Z20222022-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10451/56898engOdriozola, C. P., Beltrán Fortes, J., Loza Azuaga, M. L., & Martínez Blanes, J. M. (2022). Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus Minor. Heritage Science, 10(1). doi: 10.1186/s40494-022-00734-1https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-022-00734-12050-7445info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-11-08T17:04:38Zoai:repositorio.ul.pt:10451/56898Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T22:07:17.265230Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus Minor |
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Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus Minor |
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Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus Minor Odriozola, Carlos Roman Sculpture Roman Portrait Polychromy Archeometry Archaeological Museum of Cádiz |
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Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus Minor |
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Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus Minor |
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Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus Minor |
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Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus Minor |
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Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus Minor |
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Odriozola, Carlos |
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Odriozola, Carlos Beltrán Fortes, José Loza Azuaga, María Luisa Martínez Blanes, José María |
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Beltrán Fortes, José Loza Azuaga, María Luisa Martínez Blanes, José María |
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Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa |
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Odriozola, Carlos Beltrán Fortes, José Loza Azuaga, María Luisa Martínez Blanes, José María |
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Roman Sculpture Roman Portrait Polychromy Archeometry Archaeological Museum of Cádiz |
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Roman Sculpture Roman Portrait Polychromy Archeometry Archaeological Museum of Cádiz |
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This paper presents a recent study on a Roman period marble sculpture depicting Empress Livia and the portraits of Germanicus and Drusus Minor, found at the praesidium of Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). The sculptures retain extensive evidence of their original polychromy. The properties and spatial distribution of these pigment remains were investigated by portable non-invasive and micro-destructive techniques, applying digital microscopy, and UV/VIS/NIR/SWIR spectroscopy, portable XRF and SEM–EDS analysis. The study revealed the presence of Egyptian blue and ochre on Livia’s mantle and charcoal black on Livia’s eyes and hair, remains that were not clearly visible to the naked eye. This is a significant approach, used to identify colours on ancient marble sculpture, which transforms our understanding of these unique pieces. Elemental composition analysis by pXRF has confirmed the evidence of pigments, furthermore supported by the Raman results, making it possible to develop and reconstruct the colour palette that originally brought these sculptures to life in vibrant polychrome. The research offers a new methodology for identifying pigments on marble sculpture and opens new ways for investigating other types of material culture aided by the development of the analytical equipment mentioned. |
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Odriozola, C. P., Beltrán Fortes, J., Loza Azuaga, M. L., & Martínez Blanes, J. M. (2022). Polychromy in roman portraits from Asido (Medina Sidonia, Cádiz, Spain). Livia, Germanicus and Drusus Minor. Heritage Science, 10(1). doi: 10.1186/s40494-022-00734-1 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-022-00734-1 2050-7445 |
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