A Raphael Madonna and Child Oil Painting: A Forensic Analytical Evaluation
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This book presents a comprehensive forensic analysis of an oil painting depicting a Madonna and Child in a tondo format, previously thought to be a Victorian copy. Detailed historical and scientific studies confirm that this painting was, in fact, created by Raphael around 1512 as a study for his renowned Sistine Madonna, commissioned by Pope Julius II as an altarpiece for the monastic church of San Sisto in Piacenza.
The painting underwent rigorous forensic examination, combining historical research with both invasive and non-invasive scientific imaging techniques. The analysis utilized advanced physical and chemical instrumentation to determine the painting's authenticity and accurate chronological placement.
A comparative review of published chemical analyses of pigments, dyes, and substrates used in Raphael’s works from collections worldwide is included. Additionally, this study explores the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) for facial comparison between the figures in the tondo painting, the Sistine Madonna, and other Raphael artworks. These AI-generated insights provide novel information about the identities of Raphael’s models and shed light on his working techniques, as well as those of his associates.
This book presents a comprehensive forensic analysis of an oil painting depicting a Madonna and Child in a tondo format, previously thought to be a Victorian copy. Detailed historical and scientific studies confirm that this painting was, in fact, created by Raphael around 1512 as a study for his renowned Sistine Madonna, commissioned by Pope Julius II as an altarpiece for the monastic church of San Sisto in Piacenza.
The painting underwent rigorous forensic examination, combining historical research with both invasive and non-invasive scientific imaging techniques. The analysis utilized advanced physical and chemical instrumentation to determine the painting's authenticity and accurate chronological placement.
A comparative review of published chemical analyses of pigments, dyes, and substrates used in Raphael’s works from collections worldwide is included. Additionally, this study explores the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) for facial comparison between the figures in the tondo painting, the Sistine Madonna, and other Raphael artworks. These AI-generated insights provide novel information about the identities of Raphael’s models and shed light on his working techniques, as well as those of his associates.
Use of holistic evidence from 40 years research for attribution Confirmation of attribution using AI generated computer comparison Science and art working together to identify new palette variants
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Howell G. M. Edwards
Themen in »A Raphael Madonna and Child Oil Painting: A Forensic Analytical Evaluation«
De Brecy Tondo Sistine Madonna Raphael Madonna and Child Paintings Pope Julius II , Giovanni della Riovere Holistic analysis and art Raphael Attributions
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“The book A Raphael Madonna and Child Oil Painting is a comprehensive scientific study consisting of nine chapters. … The findings presented in the book are described as significantly advancing the understanding of Raphael’s painting techniques and those used in his workshop – particularly through the application of advanced technologies to the study of materials and pigments … .” (Natalia Cherkashyna, Journal für Kunstgeschichte, Vol. 29 (2), 2025)
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