Project data
Funding Entity: Regione Toscana
Call: Bando della Regione Toscana emanato con Decreto Dirigenziale n. 9325 del 30 aprile 2024 (integrato con DD n. 13877 del 19 giugno 2024) a valere sulle risorse del Fondo Sociale Europeo plus 2021/2027 (PR RT FSE+ 2021/2027) e rientrante nell’ambito di “Giovanisì” (PR 20), il progetto della Regione Toscana per l’autonomia dei giovani
Coordinator: Università di Siena (Italy)
UNISI Principal Investigator: Prof. Angela Cerasuolo
Department: Department of Historical Sciences and Cultural Heritage (DSSBC)
Start date: 1 September 2025
End date: 31 August 2027
Description
The project proposes the study of a selection of paintings from the Pinacoteca of Siena, combining humanistic and scientific knowledge by utilizing technologies in close relation with historical-artistic research. The investigation aims to identify the execution technique, materials used, and alteration processes in gold-ground paintings from the 13th to the 15th century. An interdisciplinary diagnostic protocol will be tested on a selection of these works to create a model for an integrated technical-scientific and historical-artistic catalogue. Through non-invasive chemical-physical analysis campaigns, the metallic leaf applications and their respective finishes will be studied.
The fellowship recipient will carry out the study of the execution technique, materials, and alteration processes on a significant group of works from the Pinacoteca, combining historical-artistic research with material examination and the interpretation of scientific investigation results. They will personally conduct bibliographic and archival research and will actively participate in the examinations and investigations carried out by ISPC-CNR and OPD, based on a defined diagnostic protocol. They will be responsible for drafting the integrated summary data sheets for the analyzed works and developing the research contents for various scientific communication and dissemination contexts. This operational model will be replicable in similar contexts, providing knowledge and skills that are highly applicable to the job market.
Disclaimer: The project was approved for funding by the Tuscany Region, DIRECTORATE FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, RESEARCH AND EMPLOYMENT, under Directorial Decree No. 25012 of November 7, 2024, published in the Official Gazette of the Tuscany Region (BURT) on November 20, 2024.