X-ray Fluorescence Analysis of Pigments in Gothic Frescoes,Coats of Arms,and Polychromy on Sculptures on the Triforium in St. Vitus Cathedral on the Territory of the Czech Kingdom in the 14th Century |
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| Authors: | Tomá š Č echá k,Tomá š Trojek,Vladimí r Rů ž ek,Radka Š efců ,Hana Prů š ová |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Department of Dosimetry and Application of Ionizing Radiation, Faculty of Nuclear Science and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Břehová 7, 11519 Prague, Czech Republic; (T.T.); (V.R.); (H.P.);2.National Gallery in Prague, Staroměstské Nám. 12, 11015 Prague, Czech Republic; |
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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 artifacts. This article covers the results of measurements of selected objects, and compares them with similar objects from the territory of the Czech Kingdom in the 14th century. |
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| Keywords: | X-ray fluorescence analysis coats of arms pigments characteristic radiation St. Vitus Cathedral |
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