Case Studies

Educational Collection for Art Analysis

Our lab features an educational collection of artworks and materials used as case studies. These examples demonstrate how our instruments and methods are applied in art examination. In particular, we cover imaging and spectroscopy. This includes Technical Photography, Raman spectroscopy, and XRF spectroscopy.

Connecting Theory and Practice

Importantly, these case studies are central to our teaching and research. They allow us to connect theory with hands-on practice in a clear and effective way.

Learning from Real Objects

Working with real objects provides a deeper understanding of each technique. At the same time, it highlights both their strengths and their limitations. Through direct examples, we show how different analytical tools work together. As a result, it becomes easier to understand how the data supports the study, documentation, and conservation of artworks.

Real-World Scenarios

Moreover, the collection includes a wide range of materials and conditions. In many cases, these reflect real situations found in conservation studios, museums, and archaeological contexts. Therefore, learners can engage with realistic and meaningful scenarios.

Building Skills and Critical Thinking

We believe that case studies are one of the most effective ways to learn. Indeed, seeing imaging and spectroscopy applied in practice builds technical skills. Furthermore, it strengthens critical thinking. For example, it helps users interpret data, evaluate results, and make informed decisions.

Explore Your Own Collection

In addition, we hope these examples will inspire you to explore your own collection. Whether it belongs to a private owner, a museum, or an institutional archive, each artwork has a story to tell. For this reason, scientific examination offers powerful tools to uncover and understand it.

Ongoing Research and Updates

Finally, we regularly add new case studies to this collection. In this way, we reflect ongoing research and new applications of our methods. So, keep an eye on this page for updates and new discoveries from our lab.

16th-century Antiphonary parchment sheet — 16th-century Antiphonary parchment

17th-century print of the island of Seram in the Moluccas — 17th-century print of the island of Seram

Early 20th century Chinese painting on silk — Early 20th-century Chinese painting on silk

16th-century woodcut leaf from the Romische Historie — 16th-century woodcut leaf

Early 20th-century Persian manuscript with a drawing attached over the text — Early 20th-century Persian manuscript

15th-Century Icon – Modern Study Replica — 15th-Century Icon – Modern Replica

19th-century icon “Feast of the Pokrov (Protection) of the Veil of the Mother of God” — 19th-century icon “Pokrov”

19th-century Sikh school miniature painting — 19th-century Sikh school miniature

#57. Mid-20th-century Italian test plate for underglaze colors — Mid-20th-century Italian test plate

19th-century Color Chart Ratti Ernesto & C - Turin -Italy — 19th-century Color Chart “Ratti Ernesto & C” – Turin -Italy

19th-century portrait in Orientalist style on metal plate

19th-century South-Asia Islamic manuscript

19th-century North Indian Manuscript with miniature

MADONNA UMBRIA — 17th century Umbrian School Madonna and Child

American daguerreotype dated 1850 — American daguerreotype dated around 1850

Visitation between Saint Joseph and Saint Zachary (1480–1490) by Antonino Giuffrè (Taormina, Sicily) — Visitation, Antonino Giuffrè, Taormina, Sicily

Learn Technical Photography for Art Examination

Technical Photography is one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—tools for the scientific examination of art and archaeology. If you are a conservator, scientist, or art collector and you are not yet familiar with this method, it is truly a missed opportunity. Using simple, affordable equipment and a clear methodology, Technical Photography allows you to reveal underdrawings, retouchings, material differences, and conservation issues in a completely non-invasive way. Far from being complex or inaccessible, it is an easy entry point into scientific analysis. In many cases, Technical Photography represents the first essential step toward a deeper understanding of artworks and archaeological objects.