CHERNE 2024 Workshop

X-ray Fluorescence Analysis of Pigments in Coats of Arms on the Lauf castel in Bavaria

Not scheduled

20m

115 (CTU in Prague, Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering)

Lecture

Speaker

Mr Tomáš Čechák (CTU in Prague)

Description

Pigments in the paints used for the coats of arms, polychromy on sculptures, and pigments in frescoes characterize not only the epoch but also individual creators or groups of artists involved in their creation. X-ray fluorescence analysis is a non-destructive method suitable for determining the chemical composition of these artefacts. This article covers the results of measurements of coats of arms on the Lauf castel in Bavaria and compares them with similar objects from the territory of the Czech Kingdom in the 14th century.