Non-Destructive Art Analysis Revised
Hyperspectral

Hyperspectral imaging reveals original features of Larry Elliot’s painting, Tower of Babbel, that had since been painted over. Read full application note.

A hyperspectral scanning system was used to identify detailed pentimenti (underdrawings) in an early Flemish painting. Read full application

A comparison of infrared hyperspectral and multispectral imaging as well as x-ray fluorescence (XRF) to assess the sensitivity of each method in detecting oil paint on the back of a canvas through thick layers of paint and primer. Read full application note.
Multispectral

In collaboration with the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum N.C. Wyeth’s painting The Heron contained an interesting underpainting reminiscent of many of his nautical compositions. Read the full application note.

A painting of three horses in a field reveals a completely different underpainting with the RevealScan-M spectral imaging system. Click here to read the full application note.

Konosuke Tamura’s painting Pansies contains several hidden features that were painted over in the final work, providing an interesting insight into the painter’s process. Read the full application note.

The RevealScan-M uncovers meticulous and systematic preparatory sketches in William Sharp’s Swiss Village. Read the full application note.

Using a combination the RevealScan-M and x-ray fluorescence (XRF), a hidden defect, potentially an old paint spill, was identified on an 18th century portrait. Read the full application note.

A comparison of infrared hyperspectral and multispectral imaging as well as x-ray fluorescence (XRF) to assess the sensitivity of each method in detecting oil paint on the back of a canvas through thick layers of paint and primer. Read full application note.
XRF

Using a combination of infrared imaging and x-ray fluorescence (XRF), a hidden defect, potentially an old paint spill, was identified on an 18th century portrait. Read the full application note.

A comparison of infrared hyperspectral and multispectral imaging as well as x-ray fluorescence (XRF) to assess the sensitivity of each method in detecting oil paint on the back of a canvas through thick layers of paint and primer. Read full application note.