Case study #001. 18th century Map of Jerusalem (35,5 x 46 cm). Hand-colored.

18th century Map of Jerusalem (35,5 x 46 cm). Hand-colored

Technical Photography

The power of technical photography lies in the sheer number of images captured: while many may not reveal much, some often uncover fascinating details. In this case study, the IRF-UV image proves the most revealing. It shows that the red borders of this hand-colored print map of Jerusalem exhibit infrared fluorescence under UV lamp illumination, suggesting the use of the modern cadmium red pigment.

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