Sign in to use this feature.

Years

Between: -

Subjects

remove_circle_outline
remove_circle_outline

Journals

Article Types

Countries / Regions

Search Results (1)

Search Parameters:
Keywords = Royal Audience of Quito

Order results
Result details
Results per page
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:
22 pages, 8514 KiB  
Article
Multi-Analytical Characterization of Illuminated Choirbooks from the Royal Audience of Quito
by Martha Romero-Bastidas, Katherine Guacho-Pachacama, Carlos Vásquez-Mora, Fernando Espinoza-Guerra, Rita Díaz-Benalcázar, Johanna Ramírez-Bustamante and Luis Ramos-Guerrero
Heritage 2024, 7(12), 6592-6613; https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage7120305 - 24 Nov 2024
Cited by 1 | Viewed by 1131
Abstract
Choirbooks are historical heritage manuscripts used for the performance of vocal music in religious ceremonies in colonial times. This study aimed to understand the characteristics of choirbook manuscripts produced in the Real Audiencia de Quito during the 17th century. The methodology combined non-invasive [...] Read more.
Choirbooks are historical heritage manuscripts used for the performance of vocal music in religious ceremonies in colonial times. This study aimed to understand the characteristics of choirbook manuscripts produced in the Real Audiencia de Quito during the 17th century. The methodology combined non-invasive techniques, such as infrared false-color imaging (IRFC) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF), together with spot analysis by scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total reflection (FTIR-ATR). The analytical results revealed the use of pumice, chalk and lime carbonate as support materials in the manufacturing process and surface treatment of the parchment. In the illuminations, three pictorial techniques based on protein, polysaccharide and lipid binders were recognized, establishing that the pigments used with greater regularity in the illuminations were vermilion, minium, verdigris, orpiment, azurite, and indigo, preferably in a pure state. Materials used less regularly were also identified, such as yellow ochre, saffron, smalt, red ochre, and bone black, among others. Regarding the vulnerability of the pictorial materials, it was determined that, although most of the pigments exhibit chemical stability, they present some vulnerabilities associated with their intrinsic composition and the medium that contains them. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Analytical Chemistry for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage)
Show Figures

Figure 1

Back to TopTop