Lorenzo Lotto, Transfiguration of Christ
Lorenzo Lotto, Transfiguration of Christ: Pigment analysis of the painting of the Gospel episode painted in 1510–1512.
Antonello da Messina, San Cassiano Altarpiece
Antonello da Messina, San Cassiano Altarpiece: Pigment analysis with ample information data about this important painting.
Antonello de Saliba, Virgin with the Child
Antonello di Saliba, Virgin with the Child: The pigment analysis and other relevant information on this Renaissance painting.
Veronese, Christ Bearing the Cross
Veronese, Christ bearing the cross, produced around 1571 on commission for the Cuccina family of Venetian cloth merchants.
Raphael, Deposition
Raphael, Deposition Baglioni 1507 Paintings sorted by   Historical period  |   Painter  |  Subject matter  |  Pigments used Search for: Overview Medium: Oil Support: Wood Size: 179 x 174 cm Art period: High RenaissanceBorghese Gallery RomePainting The painting is...
Sandro Botticelli, Three Miracles of Saint Zenobius
Sandro Botticelli, Three Miracles of Saint Zenobius depicts episodes from the life of the patron saint of the city of Florence.
Sandro Botticelli, Four Scenes from the Early Life of Saint Zenobius
Sandro Botticelli, Four Scenes from the Early Life of Saint Zenobius is one of the series of four paintings depicting episodes from the life of the patron saint of the city of Florence.
Titian, Death of Actaeon
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Titian, Death of Actaeon.
Titian, Diana and Actaeon
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Titian, Diana and Actaeon.
Titian, Diana and Callisto
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Titian, Diana and Callisto.
El Greco, Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple
El Greco, Christ driving the Traders from the Temple: The scene is unusual in that it is the only occurrence where Christ resorted to physical violence.
Hieronymus Bosch, Death and the Miser
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Hieronymus Bosch, The Death and the Miser.
Hieronymus Bosch, Gluttony and Lust
‘Gluttony and Lust’ is another one of Bosch’s paintings depicting the sinful ways of Man. It was originally the lower section of ‘The Ship of Fools’.
Hieronymus Bosch, The Ship of Fools
Bosch’s ‘The Ship of Fools’ shows a boatload of merrymakers indulging in earthly pleasures and unwittingly sailing towards their doom.
Hieronymus Bosch, The Wayfarer
‘The Wayfarer’ was part of a triptych which was later dismantled. The interpretation of the painting is subject to intense discussion.
Hieronymus Bosch, Visions of the Hereafter
‘Visions of the Hereafter’ polyptych consists of two panels depicting scenes from Hell and two panels showing scenes from Paradise. The original arrangement and purpose of the panels are not known.
Hieronymus Bosch, The Last Judgement
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Hieronymus Bosch, The Last Judgement.
Hieronymus Bosch, The Crowning with Thorns
‘The Crowning with Thorns’ is a depiction of another biblical scene (John 19:1-3) with the tormentors of Christ painted in close detail which was rather unusual in Bosch’s time.
Hieronymus Bosch, Christ Carrying the Cross (Vienna)
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Hieronymus Bosch, Christ Carrying the Cross.
Hieronymus Bosch, Ecce Homo
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Hieronymus Bosch, Ecce Homo.
Hieronymus Bosch, The Adoration of the Magi (New York)
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Hieronymus Bosch, The Adoration of the Magi.
Hieronymus Bosch, The Adoration of the Magi (Madrid)
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Hieronymus Bosch, The Adoration of the Magi.
Hieronymus Bosch, Saint Wilgefortis Triptych
Pigment analysis and other pertinent information on Hieronymus Bosch, Saint Wilgefortis Triptych: a depiction of the crucifixion of a female Saint.
Hieronymus Bosch, Saint Christopher
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Hieronymus Bosch, Saint Christopher.
Hieronymus Bosch, Saint John on Patmos
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Hieronymus Bosch, Saint John on Patmos.
Hieronymus Bosch, The Temptation of Saint Anthony
One of Bosch’s most important work with unusually complex genesis and dramatic changes to the composition.
Hieronymus Bosch, The Garden of Earthly Delights
An extensive collection of artistic and technical information on Hieronymus Bosch, The Garden of Earthly Delights, one of the Bosch’s best known paintings.
Hieronymus Bosch, Hermit Saints Triptych
The triptych shows three saints living in solitude and prayer. The pigment analysis revealed a limited palette of the usual pigments of the Renaissance period.
Hieronymus Bosch, The Haywain Triptych
An extensive collection of information on the pigment analysis and other artistic and technical aspects of Hieronymus Bosch, The Haywain Triptych.
Rogier van der Weyden, The Magdalen Reading
The painting shows Mary Magdalene with Saint Joseph in the background and the bare feet of Saint John to the left.
Titian, Portrait of Girolamo Fracastoro
The pigment analysis reveals a very limited palette with coal black and lead white as the main pigments. Fracastoro was the famous medical doctor who identified syphylis.
Titian, Portrait of a Man with a Quilted Sleeve
The pigment analysis reveals an elaborate structure of the quilted and padded sleeve consisting of red and blue layers.
Titian, Portrait of a Lady (La Schiavona)
The pigment analysis reveals a very elaborate and refined structure of the purple dress consisting of interspersed blue and red layers.
Titian, The Holy Family with a Shepherd
The pigment analysis reveals a very extensive palette typical of the Renaissance period and also Titian’s elaborate painting technique.
Titian, Noli me Tangere
Titian, Noli me tangere is a depiction of the encounter of Christ and Magdalen. The pigment analysis underscores Titian’s masterful handling of colour.
Bellini, Pesaro Altarpiece
A thorough scientific investigation and pigment analysis uncovered an extensive palette with several rare pigments such as indigo, realgar and orpiment.
Michelangelo, Doni Tondo
Analysis of pigments by advanced scientific methods revealed interesting aspects of Michelangelo’s painting technique.
Bruegel, Mad Meg
The pigment analysis conducted at the Genth University revealed the pigments used and answered two important art historical questions.
Raphael, The Procession to Calvary
Illustrated pigment analysis gives a thorough insight into Raphael’s technique, his choice of materials and his handling of colour.
Raphael, The Mond Crucifixion
Illustrated pigment analysis describing a rich palette of well known pigments such as vermilion, verdigris and ochres and also the rare orpiment.
Raphael, The Ansidei Madonna
The pigment analysis shows a rich palette of Renaissance pigments including ultramarine, verdigris and the very rare powdered metallic bismuth.
Raphael, Saint John the Baptist Preaching
Pigment analysis reveals typical pigments employed by Raphael such as ultramarine, lead-tin yellow, azurite and verdigris.
Raphael, Saint Catherine of Alexandria
The pigment analysis shows a rich palette of Raphael’s usual pigments such as ultramarine, azurite, lead-tin yellow and ochres.
Raphael, The Madonna of the Pinks
Pigment analysis shows Raphael’s use of two very rare pigments: metallic gold and metallic bismuth.
Raphael, An Allegory
An exhaustive pigment analysis reveals a rich palette of the usual Renaissance pigments but also includes the rare orpiment.
El Greco, Portrait of Jorge Manuel
The portrait of the artist’s son painted with El Greco’s usual pigments such as carmine, azurite, umber, vermilion and ochres.
Gerard David, Virgin and Child
The pigment analysis reveals a limited Renaissance palette with elaborate paint layers and masterful handling of colour.
El Greco, Disrobing of Christ
The Munich version of Disrobing of Christ is the best later rendition of El Greco’s original composition in the Cathedral of Toledo.
Titian, Venus and Adonis
Titian, Venus and Adonis: Exhaustive and illustrated pigment analysis of Titian’s masterpiece depicting a Greek myth.
Titian, Sacred and Prophane Love
Pigment analysis and an extensive collection of other relevant information, and resources on Titian, Sacred and Prophane Love