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Researchers at Uppsala University analyzed pigments in a painting signed 'L daVinci.' Most are consistent with Renaissance materials, but one more recent pigment appears linked to later alterations.
Researchers at Uppsala University analyzed the color pigments in a painting signed 'L daVinci.' Most pigments are consistent with Renaissance-era materials. A more recent pigment appears to be linked to later alterations. The study shows how materials science can add pieces to an artwork's history.
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The finding adds material evidence about the painting's history but does not by itself confirm the signature's attribution.
What the reporting says: Most pigments are consistent with Renaissance materials, while a more recent pigment appears to be linked to later alterations.
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