Saint John at Calvary: technical and material study of a polychrome wood sculpture

Saint John at Calvary: technical and material study of a polychrome wood sculpture

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A polychrome wood sculpture depicting Saint John at Calvary, probably a 17th century Car Radio Portuguese production, was the subject of a study that aimed to characterise its materials and techniques.Radiography, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy were used.Some 6 Piece Outdoor Package unusual characteristics have been detected, like the employment of wood with some imperfections and, specially, the use of brochantite and antlerite as pigments.