A scientific and technical study of Alonso Cano's San Juan de Capistrano and San Bernardino de Siena

Authors

  • Luis Rodrigo Rodríguez Simón Departamento de Pintura. Facultad de Bellas Artes. Universidad de Granada.

Keywords:

Radiographic analysis, Blue glaze, Mercury vermillion, Lead white, Carnation, Bowls, Natural fissuring, Radiographic study, Stratigraphy, Lining, Red organic spray, Palette, Painting paste, Baroque painting, Granada School, Preparation, Radio-opaqueness

Abstract

In this article we give the results of an examination of Alonso Cano's painting using radiography, infra-red reflectography, and pigment microanalysis. The aim was to discover the exact steps taken by the painter and also to determine the materials used and their distribution. A thorough knowledge of the techniques and materials used allows us to appreciate how Cano worked, and to establish connections between his technique, the aesthetic features of his work, and his artistic development.

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Published

2001-11-01

How to Cite

Rodríguez Simón, L. R. (2001). A scientific and technical study of Alonso Cano’s San Juan de Capistrano and San Bernardino de Siena. Cuadernos De Arte De La Universidad De Granada, 32, 321–332. Retrieved from https://revistaseug.ugr.es/index.php/caug/article/view/9033

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Section

Estudios