Remarkable Artistry Hidden in Ancient Roman Painting Revealed (IMAGE)

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Remarkable Artistry Hidden in Ancient Roman Painting Revealed

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An iron element map (right) made with new X-ray technology reveals the underlying craftsmanship hidden beneath a damaged portrait of a Roman woman (left).

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Credit: Roberto Alberti, Ph.D.

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