Inorganic, organic and biochemical characterization of wall paintings from a Roman domus

Leila Birolo, Manuela Rossi, Miriam Alberico, Nunzia De Riso, Georgia Ntasi, Antonella Tomeo, Alessandro Vergara

Abstract:

Pigments, ligands, and mortars of wall paintings from a Roman domus in Santa Maria Capua Vetere were studied with a multi-methodological approach. Optical and Scanning Electron microscopy, Raman micro-spectroscopy were combined with GCMS and LC-MS/MS analyses in order to achieve a comprehensive picture of the chemical components of some fine wall paintings recently excavated in Santa Maria Capua Vetere. The four-layers preparation, the rich pigments palette (both natural and synthetic ones) and the variety of the organic ligands used support the hypothesis of a very wealthy owner. The archaeological indication suggest that he might be related to the Emperor Augustus.
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DOI:

tc4-ARC-2023.011

Event details:

IMEKO TC:

TC4
Event name:

TC4 MetroArchaeo 2023
Title:

IMEKO TC4 International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
Place:

Rome, ITALY
Time:

19 October 2023 - 21 October 2023