Raffaella Fontana
Biographic Data
| ID | 78311 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Raffaella Fontana |
| GIVEN NAMES | Raffaella |
| FAMILY NAME | Fontana |
| SIGNATURE | FONTANA R |
| AFFILIATIONS | National Institute of Optics |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7663-1277 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Study of menthol sublimation kinetics to deliver essential oil for the disinfection of stone monuments
The biodeterioration of stone substrates represents a major issue in cultural heritage conservation, as microbial colonization – driven by environmental factors and stone bioreceptivity – can induce irreversible surface and structural damage over time. Chemical biocides remain widely used, but their environmental and toxicological drawbacks have prompted the search for sustainable and eco-compatible alternatives. Within this context, Essential Oi…
Dino-Lite Micro-Photogrammetry
Portable digital microscopy (PDM) has become standard equipment in archaeological and restoration campaigns. In recent years, several studies have proposed combining PDM and micro-photogrammetry for preliminary documentation and in situ three-dimensional (3D) digitization, testing its applicability on a variety of materials and artifacts, including stone, bone, mural paintings, and small jewelry. However, limited data is available on its use with…
Multi-analytical assessment of dry plate negative cleaning using non-invasive optical methods
Cleaning has long been recognised as one of the most delicate operations in conservation, given its irreversible and potentially invasive nature. Despite its relevance to the conservation of photographic documents, the cleaning of mould-contaminated gelatine glass-plate negatives remains poorly documented. This study aims to assess the outcomes of cleaning treatments applied to mould-contaminated dry plate negatives using non-invasive and non-con…
Ageing-induced changes in varnish-coated oil paints
Non-invasive characterisation of varnished modern paintings
Results of non-invasive analysis of modern artworks using MOLAB platform presented. • Novel insights into varnish and paint layer detailing through multimodal approach. • Accurate polymer identification informing creation of research mock-ups for testing. • Enhanced artwork material data boosting conservation strategies in museums. • Multimodal study pioneering non-invasive methodology for conservation research. This study presents the results of…
Three-Dimensional Analysis for the Documentation of the Restoration of an Earthquake-Damaged Triptych
The 3D digital reproduction of panel paintings is an efficient practice through which to document their state of conservation thanks to the ability to study artwork both at the microscopic level, visualising the craquelure and the detachments of pictorial layers, and at the macroscopic level, analysing support structures and their deformations. In recent years, research has focused on new methodologies to handle multiple 3D scans acquired over ti…
Spectral Mapping Techniques for the Stratigraphic and Compositional Characterisation of a 16th-Century Painting
Identifying a painting’s pigment palette is crucial for comprehending the author’s technique, as well as for evaluating the degradation of the materials. This paper investigates the stratigraphy and pigments distribution of a 16th-century painting from the Uffizi Galleries collection. Firstly, we obtained compositional information through the cross-sectional analysis of samples using scanning electron microscopy. Secondly, we performed elemental …
Detection and characterization of defects in the Brancacci Chapel wall paintings via holographic interferometry and microwave reflectometry
Architectural assessment of wall paintings using a multimodal and multi-resolution diagnostic approach
D multi-modal point clouds data fusion for metrological analysis and restoration assessment of a panel painting
Botticelli-style tempera portrait on tile
In this work, a tempera painting of uncertain attribution from the Uffizi Galleries was studied. The painting, which portraits a man with apparently Botticellian features, was probably created by one of the most skilled forgers of the early 20th century, Umberto Giunti. He used a flat tile as a support, covered with preparatory layers emulating a wall painting. To shed light on the authorship of the painting, it was crucial to investigate its com…
Insights into the stratigraphy and palette of a painting by Pietro Lorenzetti through non-invasive methods
Spectroscopic and Morphologic Investigation of Bronze Disease
Copper alloy artworks are particularly subjected to chloride attack, which may trigger bronze disease. Therefore, early identification of the phenomenon is crucial in order to stabilize the reactive copper chloride (CuCl) and remove the harmful corrosion products (atacamite and polymorphs). Confocal Raman Microspectroscopy (CRM) has proven to be effective for the detection of small amounts of atacamite, ascribable to the initial phases of corrosi…
The Colors of the Butterfly Wings
The public expected color from the early photographic images, yet, daguerreotypes—the first commercially available photographic process—failed to register the natural colors. Daguerreotypists developed several coloring methods to solve this inconvenience after 1840. Scientific analyses of the hand-colored daguerreotypes are limited, and the primary information sources available are manuals and patents. This study aims to contribute to the knowled…
Notes on Vestorius’ Blue – New findings and investigations
Non-invasive mapping methods for pigments analysis of Roman mural paintings
Three-dimensional modelling of statues
Three-dimensional modelling of statues
Notes on Vestorius’ Blue – New findings and investigations
Detection and characterization of defects in the Brancacci Chapel wall paintings via holographic interferometry and microwave reflectometry
Architectural assessment of wall paintings using a multimodal and multi-resolution diagnostic approach
Insights into the stratigraphy and palette of a painting by Pietro Lorenzetti through non-invasive methods
Three-dimensional modelling of statues
Notes on Vestorius’ Blue – New findings and investigations
Non-invasive mapping methods for pigments analysis of Roman mural paintings
Spectroscopic and Morphologic Investigation of Bronze Disease
Copper alloy artworks are particularly subjected to chloride attack, which may trigger bronze disease. Therefore, early identification of the phenomenon is crucial in order to stabilize the reactive copper chloride (CuCl) and remove the harmful corrosion products (atacamite and polymorphs). Confocal Raman Microspectroscopy (CRM) has proven to be effective for the detection of small amounts of atacamite, ascribable to the initial phases of corrosi…
The Colors of the Butterfly Wings
The public expected color from the early photographic images, yet, daguerreotypes—the first commercially available photographic process—failed to register the natural colors. Daguerreotypists developed several coloring methods to solve this inconvenience after 1840. Scientific analyses of the hand-colored daguerreotypes are limited, and the primary information sources available are manuals and patents. This study aims to contribute to the knowled…
Botticelli-style tempera portrait on tile
In this work, a tempera painting of uncertain attribution from the Uffizi Galleries was studied. The painting, which portraits a man with apparently Botticellian features, was probably created by one of the most skilled forgers of the early 20th century, Umberto Giunti. He used a flat tile as a support, covered with preparatory layers emulating a wall painting. To shed light on the authorship of the painting, it was crucial to investigate its com…
Insights into the stratigraphy and palette of a painting by Pietro Lorenzetti through non-invasive methods
Three-Dimensional Analysis for the Documentation of the Restoration of an Earthquake-Damaged Triptych
The 3D digital reproduction of panel paintings is an efficient practice through which to document their state of conservation thanks to the ability to study artwork both at the microscopic level, visualising the craquelure and the detachments of pictorial layers, and at the macroscopic level, analysing support structures and their deformations. In recent years, research has focused on new methodologies to handle multiple 3D scans acquired over ti…
Spectral Mapping Techniques for the Stratigraphic and Compositional Characterisation of a 16th-Century Painting
Identifying a painting’s pigment palette is crucial for comprehending the author’s technique, as well as for evaluating the degradation of the materials. This paper investigates the stratigraphy and pigments distribution of a 16th-century painting from the Uffizi Galleries collection. Firstly, we obtained compositional information through the cross-sectional analysis of samples using scanning electron microscopy. Secondly, we performed elemental …
Detection and characterization of defects in the Brancacci Chapel wall paintings via holographic interferometry and microwave reflectometry
Architectural assessment of wall paintings using a multimodal and multi-resolution diagnostic approach
D multi-modal point clouds data fusion for metrological analysis and restoration assessment of a panel painting
Ageing-induced changes in varnish-coated oil paints
Non-invasive characterisation of varnished modern paintings
Results of non-invasive analysis of modern artworks using MOLAB platform presented. • Novel insights into varnish and paint layer detailing through multimodal approach. • Accurate polymer identification informing creation of research mock-ups for testing. • Enhanced artwork material data boosting conservation strategies in museums. • Multimodal study pioneering non-invasive methodology for conservation research. This study presents the results of…
Study of menthol sublimation kinetics to deliver essential oil for the disinfection of stone monuments
The biodeterioration of stone substrates represents a major issue in cultural heritage conservation, as microbial colonization – driven by environmental factors and stone bioreceptivity – can induce irreversible surface and structural damage over time. Chemical biocides remain widely used, but their environmental and toxicological drawbacks have prompted the search for sustainable and eco-compatible alternatives. Within this context, Essential Oi…
Dino-Lite Micro-Photogrammetry
Portable digital microscopy (PDM) has become standard equipment in archaeological and restoration campaigns. In recent years, several studies have proposed combining PDM and micro-photogrammetry for preliminary documentation and in situ three-dimensional (3D) digitization, testing its applicability on a variety of materials and artifacts, including stone, bone, mural paintings, and small jewelry. However, limited data is available on its use with…
Multi-analytical assessment of dry plate negative cleaning using non-invasive optical methods
Cleaning has long been recognised as one of the most delicate operations in conservation, given its irreversible and potentially invasive nature. Despite its relevance to the conservation of photographic documents, the cleaning of mould-contaminated gelatine glass-plate negatives remains poorly documented. This study aims to assess the outcomes of cleaning treatments applied to mould-contaminated dry plate negatives using non-invasive and non-con…
Conservation Techniques and Studies (10 works) · Building materials and conservation (9 works) · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis (8 works) · Art (7 works) · Computer Science (7 works) · Optics (7 works) · Painting (7 works) · 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage (6 works) · Materials Science (6 works) · Physics (6 works)