X-Ray Technology Rediscovers Lost Paintings
Van Gogh, N.C. Wyeth and other artists recycled canvases by painting over previous works. Today museum scientists are using new x-ray technology to uncover the outline of hidden paintings, and using chemistry to fill in the colors. Jennifer Mass, senior scientist at the scientific research and analysis laboratory at the Winterthur Museum, explains the techniques.
Related NPR Stories
Art, Science Converge In Museum Displays July 31, 2009
The Art and Science of Restoration March 25, 2005
Comments
Discussions for this story are now closed. Please see the Community FAQ for more information.