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A painting signed 'L daVinci': Analysis reveals Renaissance pigments and later alterations
Researchers at Uppsala University have analyzed the color pigments in a historical painting signed "L daVinci.
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Researchers at Uppsala University examined the color pigments of a historical painting signed “L daVinci.” Their analysis found that the majority of the pigments correspond to materials commonly used during the Renaissance, while one pigment was identified as a more recent compound associated with later modifications to the work. The study highlights how materials‑science techniques can supply new evidence for unraveling the provenance and alteration history of artworks.
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