Transmitted lighting

The photography using transmitted light is performed by placing a visible light source behind the work of art. This method when applied to canvas paintings, exposes the differences in permeability on surface areas, resulting from variations in the thickness and number of color layers, density of the painted medium, etc. The cloth support's conservation issues can also be clearly viewed this way, such as holes, tears, weaknesses, etc., along with any degradation of the painted layer, such as cracks. 

  • P.478 G. Chatzopoulos "Seascape - West "

    The work under transmitted light reveals the greater thickness of the color layers in the top half of the work, and the partial relining that had been done in the lower right corner previously.

  • K.652 I. Altamura "Two sailboats"

    The work under transmitted light reveals that the painter had originally painted the sailboat in a larger size.

  • P.6482 K Parthenis "Still life with the Acropolis in the background"

    The technique of the painter is revealed under passing light, showing the areas where the color layers are extremely thin . Also, the texture of the support layer is depicted very clearly.

  • The P.272 Fantin-Latour, Henri "Nature Morte" or "Fleurs, melon, frai"

    The work under passing visible light reveals the different thickness of the color layers, and the cracking in some areas.

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