Analysis of the Layers (IMAGE)

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility

Analysis of the Layers

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This is a representation of the superposition of layers in paintings in the face of Mona Lisa, on one light zone near the nose and the darker shadow of the hair. After treating the data, the thickness and concentration of pigments in the different layers.

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