St. Joseph with the Child by Gian Lorenzo Bernini: A definitive
artwork or a preparatory drawing? A multidisciplinary study of the
only autograph painting of the Artist, preserved at Palazzo Chigi
of Ariccia (Rome)1
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St. Joseph with the Child” by Gian Lorenzo Bernini: A definitive
rtwork or a preparatory drawing? A multidisciplinary study of the
nly autograph painting of the Artist, preserved at Palazzo Chigi of
riccia (Rome)
artina Romania, Lucilla Pronti a,∗, Marco Sbrosciab, Francesco
Petrucci c, mbretta Tarquinid, Gianluca Verona-Rinati e, Maria
Antonietta Riccib, Armida Sodob, arcello Colapietrod, Marco
Marinelli e, Augusto Pifferid, Mariangela Cestelli-Guidia
INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, via Enrico Fermi 40, 00044
Frascati, Italy Dipartimento di Scienze, Università degli studi
Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale 84, C.N.R., I-00146, Italy Palazzo
Chigi, Piazza di Corte, 14, 00040 Ariccia, (Rm), Italy Istituto di
Cristallografia – Area della Ricerca Roma 1, Via Salaria Km 29300,
00015 Monterotondo Roma, Italy INFN-Dipartimento di Ingegneria
Industriale, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, via del
politecnico 1, 00133 Roma, Italy
a r t i c l e i n f o
rticle history: eceived 31 January 2020 ccepted 5 August 2020
vailable online 11 September 2020
a b s t r a c t
The artwork “St. Joseph with the Child”, preserved in Palazzo Chigi
of Ariccia (Rome), is today the only paint- ing signed by Gian
Lorenzo Bernini. In this work, for the first time, an integrated
spectroscopic imaging and analysis approach was performed to study
and characterize Bernini’s wall painting. Complemen- tary in situ
analyses, imaging in the UV–VIS–NIR–SWIR range, FT-IR spectroscopy,
Raman spectroscopy,
eywords: ian Lorenzo Bernini all painting ultispectral
Imaging
laser-induced fluorescence and XRF were performed to obtain
information on the state of conservation, the execution technique
and the composition of the materials of the painting investigated.
The results achieved were discussed and delivered to the
conservator of Palazzo Chigi, to plan further restoration
treatments and conservation programs. In conclusion, preliminary
considerations are presented to define
prese
. Introduction
The mural painting “St. Joseph with the Child”, executed by Gian
orenzo Bernini in 1663 for the chapel of Palazzo Chigi di Ariccia
Rome, Italy), still represents one of the most studied works in the
eld of cultural heritage [1], as it is the only signed work of the
rtist [2].
Considering the great importance of the painting, for the first ime
a dedicated and detailed diagnostic plan was performed, using n
integrated approach of imaging and spectroscopic analysis.
Our approach is focused on the characterization of Bernini’s
xecution technique, and in particular to try to resolve the ques-
ion related to this painting if “Saint Joseph with the child” can
be
onsidered a definitive artwork or represent a preparatory
drawing.
Should be mentioned, that the results obtained from the iagnostic
investigations cannot give a definitive answer to this
∗ Corresponding author. E-mail address:
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(L. Pronti).
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question, but they can provide important information on the exe-
cution technique, the materials used, which can be useful to art
historians for their consideration in this regard.
To this end, the presence of “pentimenti” and preparatory drawings
was studied using IR reflectography, while the state of
conservation of the materials, due to previous restoration treat-
ments, was studied by UV fluorescence [3,4].
Starting from the imaging results, spectroscopic analyses (FT-IR,
Raman, XRF and LIF) have been used to provide the molecular and
elemental characterization of the materials used by the artist
[5,6].
2. Materials and methods
2.1. “St. Joseph with the Child” by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
The mural painting studied in this work was created using
different execution techniques, intermediate between drawing and
painting. Indeed, it realized directly on the rough plaster and
presents elements made with sanguine, gouache paint and chiaroscuro
effects obtained with the help of the fingers. The frame
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ig. 1. (A) The painting “St. Joseph with child”, (B) Photo
rendering of Bernini’s pain VF image, (C) LIF measurement’s
position.
round the painting was made in plaster painted as “fake marble” in
771 by Luigi Baldi on commission from Prince Sigismondo Chigi.
B.A.V., A.C., n. 20794).
The inscription, in the lower part of the painting (Fig. 1A),
estab- ishes the date of its realization (1663) and confirms the
autograph nequivocally characterized by the stylistic evidence of
the author: EQVES IO LAVRENTIVS BERNINVS FAC: YEAR DNI
MDCLXIII”.
.2. In situ analyses
To study the state of conservation of the analyzed surface, razing
light was performed. Then multispectral imaging, in the
V–VIS–NIR–SWIR range, was performed to verify the presence of
ynthetic consolidants, the conservation state of the materials used
n previous restoration treatments, the behavior of the materials in
he selected spectral range and the presence of under drawings.
inally, to spectrally characterize the pigments used by the artist,
n integration of molecular and elemental spectroscopic analyses
FT-IR, Raman, XRF and LIF) was performed.
.2.1. Grazing light The study of the pictorial surface through the
observation in
razing light was performed by illuminating the sample on one ide
using a halogen lamp with angles of incidence at 20 to the ormal
analyzed surface.
Multispectral Imaging in the UV–VIS–NIR–SWIR range: The
ultispectral imaging in the UV–VIS–NIR was performed by using
NIR converted camera (Nikon D7100) equipped with a long pass lter
at 1000 nm (Edmund Optics).
To record image in the SWIR range was used an IR camera XENICS
“Xeva-1.7-640”) equipped with an InGaAs sensor oper- ting between
900 and 1700 nm. The VIS-SWIR acquisitions were
btained by using two halogen bulbs while for UV analyses an UV amp
(370 nm) was used. A radiometric calibration was performed y using
a diffuse reflectance standard a spectralon withe diffuse
eflectance standard by Edmund Optics).
efore the restoration treatments, (C) VIS image obtained by using
grazing light, (D)
2.2.2. Mid-IR portable spectroscopy In situ analyses were carried
out using the portable ALPHA-R
FT-IR spectrometer (Bruker Optics) equipped with a DTGS detector
(7500–360 cm−1), using 4 cm−1 of resolution and 32 scans.
2.2.3. Raman spectroscopy Raman spectroscopy has been applied for
in situ investiga-
tions using a Renishaw In-Via Reflex micro-Raman spectrometer
equipped with a solid state diode laser source (785.5 nm). Excita-
tion light has been driven to the sample by an optical fiber and
focused using a portable Renishaw head equipped with a 20×
objective and a color video camera. Backscattered light has been
collected by the same objective and driven to the spectrometer
through a second optical fiber, coupled to a Leica 10× objective
mounted on a DMLM microscope. An edge filter provided rejec- tion
of elastically scattered light. The inelastic contribution has then
been dispersed by a diffraction grating with 1200 grooves/mm and
recorded by a Peltier cooled 1024 × 256 pixel CCD, to reduce dark
counts. Spectral range of 100–4000 cm−1 has been accessed with a
spectral resolution of about 2 cm−1. To prevent radiation damage,
laser power was set to 20 mW. To achieve suitable statistics, two
to five accumulations of 10 s each have been collected. Renishaw
Wire 5.2 software has been used for spectral collection and
elaboration.
2.2.4. Laser induced fluorescence The system is composed of a
pulsed laser with an excitation
wavelength at 266 nm. The pulse duration is about 2 ns with a rep-
etition rate of 10 kHz. The laser beam is focused on an optical
fiber driving the radiation to the specimen with a spot of about
300 m in diameter. The spot size on the sample is about 1 mm2. The
investi- gated spectral range was 400–700 nm. To reduce the large
number of variables of the acquired emission bands, the LIF data
was ana- lyzed by means of principal component analysis (PCA)
performed
on the first derivative spectra. A decomposition of the acquired
spectral data into a linear combination of the original spectral
data (PCs – principal components), was operated. In this way a
reduced set of factors is produced. Then, using the PCs obtained
from PCA
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ig. 2. (A) Principal component analysis obtained onto the first
derivative of LIF s IF spectra of frame, (C’) first derivative
spectra of frame, (D) FT-IR spectrum, (E) R orehead (FRG and
FRG2).
t is possible to grouping samples with common spectral features
hich tend to aggregate in the score plot of the first two or
three
omponents [7].
.2.5. X-ray fluorescence The analyses were performed with tungsten
(W) X-ray source,
Peltier cooled Silicon drift detector complete with its amplifier-
eeder and multi-channel (Amptek MCA 8000A). The detector esolution
is 140 eV at 5.9 keV (Mn K). The analyses were car- ied out by
powering the X generator with a voltage of 38 kV and
current of 350 A. A qualitative analysis was performed in order o
identify the elements at the points examined. The collected data
ere analyzed with the PyMCA program.
. Results and discussion
.1. Monitoring of the conservation state
Considering the great importance of the investigated artwork, he
first objective of this study concerned the characterization of ts
conservation state. Specifically, we focused our attention on
onitoring the state of conservation (presence of fractures or inho-
ogeneity), evaluating the effectiveness of previous
restoration
reatments over time, assessing the presence of a possible
biological ttack and/or humidity.
It is known that the Bernini’s wall painting was object of a
onservative restoration treatment in 1998, in the occasion of the
xhibition “L’Ariccia del Bernini” [8].
As documented in the restoration schedules, conservative treat-
ents involved filling the cracks on the painted surface.
These
, (B) LIF spectra of red pigments, (B’) first derivative spectra of
red pigments, (C) spectra, (F) LIF spectra of two areas: Child’s
arm (FR0 and FR1) and St. Giuseppe’s
cracks were caused by a window underneath the artwork, which was
closed during the restoration to avoid future damage. An
improvement in the rendering of the cracks, in the features of
Bernini’s drawing and signature, was carried out on a photo
acquired before the restoration (Fig. 1B).
A comparison of this photo with the one acquired in the VIS
spectral range, obtained by the grazing light observation, showed
an amplification of the three-dimensional aspects of the surface
(Fig. 1C). It has been noticed that the surface is rather uneven
and has some cracks. Therefore, some previously filled cracks seem
to have repeated since the grazing light produces shadows in
certain areas (baby’s arm, calf, and ribs). This means that
monitoring the pictorial surface, simply by using grazing light, is
highly recom- mended to supervise their behavior over the
years.
The UV fluorescence image (Fig. 1D) showed the presence of three
different colors of fluorescence (purple, blue and green), sug-
gesting the presence of at least three different materials. The
first (purple) is found on almost the entire surface of the
background preparation layer, the second (blue) appears to be
located in dark shades, while the third (green) is mapped to
specific areas corre- sponding to some healed crack (i.e. the arm
of the Child) and around Bernini’s signature.
From the literature [9,10] it is known that calcite has a fluo-
rescence emission in the violet-blue spectral range, while gypsum
in the green one, the presence of these colors in the fluorescence
image, could be attributable to the presence of such
materials.
However, since the color of the fluorescence could be influ- enced
by the sensitivity of the human eye, LIF spectroscopy was performed
in some selected areas shown in Fig. 1E. The results obtained were
analyzed by the analysis of the main com-
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Fig. 3. (A) VIS image, (B) IRR image at 1000 nm, de
onents (PCA) in order to find areas with similar fluorescence
pectra.
The scores plot (Fig. 2A) shows some groups of data. All the red
reas analyzed are grouped in the blue circle, but a point related
to he Bernini signature (FM) is the only red pigment different from
he others; indeed, in the PCA it seems to be separated from them.
his behavior is also observed in the fluorescence spectra (Fig. 2B)
nd in its first derivative (Fig. 2B’) in which the spectral
signature s different from the other red pigments. However,
considering the act that in this case, we are not able to uniquely
characterize the igments of the signature only by observing the LIF
spectra, fur- her analyses were performed such as IR reflectography
and Raman pectroscopy in order to understand if the different
behavior spec- ral observed (for the point called “FM”) is due to
the use of a ifferent pigment for the signature or to a greater
contribution of he background.
As for the fluorescence spectra relating to the marble frame Fig.
2C), all the points analyzed, acquired on three different areas f
the surface of the frame and named as C0, C1 and C2, showed a
aximum band at about 520 nm, also confirmed in the first
derived
pectra (Fig. 2C’). The PCA scores of C0 and C1 correspond to areas
character-
zed by a similar color rendering in the UVF image (1D), while C2 as
acquired in a dark area of the UVF image, with low fluores-
ence emission, as shown by its minor intensity in the spectrum
mission.
These spectral features could be attributed to plaster [9,10]. This
spect confirms what is reported in the conservative schedule of the
rtwork, produced by the Conservator of Palazzo Chigi. Other
points
re distinguished into two groups which present different spectral
ntensity (400–480 nm); the representative spectra are shown in ig.
2F. This behavior could be related to mixtures of compounds hat we
are not able to clearly identify due to that fact that
fluores-
f the VIS image (C) detail in the InGaAs image (D).
cence emissions of heterogeneous materials could be influenced by
subtractive and additive effects (quenching) [10].
To overcome these limitations, FT-IR and Raman analyses were
performed (Fig. 2D and E). FT-IR spectra have detected the presence
of bands at 1410, 880, 720 cm−1 related to calcite, and the ones of
gypsum 1150, 1620, 3330–3500 cm−1 [10]. These results were
confirmed by the Raman spectra collected in the same area that
identified a mixture of calcite (157, 282, 711 and 1086 cm−1) and
gypsum (178, 412, 491, 617, 670 and 1006 cm−1) [11,12].
At this point, it was possible to say that the composition of the
preparatory layer is a mixture of calcite and gypsum.
For the scope of this work, the identification of gypsum is
extremely important because it could cause the deposition of sul-
phates which, if not checked, could cause esthetic and mechanical
damage to the surface [13]. Therefore, a spectroscopic
characteriza- tion of its state of conservation is recommended to
prevent possible future damage.
3.2. Characterization of the drawings
At this point we focused on the characterization of the materials
used by the artist for the realization of the mural painting. The
pur- pose of these analyses was both to characterize the chemical
nature of the pictorial materials, in order to preserve them
correctly, and to try to understand if the work had been conceived
as it appears or if it was a preparatory drawing.
Since the drawing is realized with a red pigment, it is possible to
assume its partial or total transparency in the IRR images (Fig. 3B
and D). However, this characteristic spectral behavior did not
occur
here. This suggests the presence of an underlying drawing made with
an IR opaque material, such as carbon-based compounds, or the use
of a material in which an IR opaque compound is mixed with an IR
transparent one. To solve this problem, an elemental
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ig. 4. (A) In situ acquisition with the Raman spectrometer, (B)
magnification of the D) magnification of the analyzed black
pigment, (E) Raman spectra of amorphous C
nd molecular characterization of the pigments was performed y XRF
and Raman spectroscopy. XRF measurements showed the resence of
calcium and sulfur, due to the preparation layer, while he presence
of strontium, could be related to gypsum [14], finally he presence
of iron is indicative of the use of a of an iron-based
igment.
As a matter of fact, the main drawing was made using a bright ed
pigment that appears compact and homogeneous under the ptical
microscope (Fig. 4A and B). Moreover, Raman spectra from ed areas
reveals the use of high purity hematite identified by the ands at
226, 293, 405, 497, 602, 1300 cm−1 (Fig. 4C) [11]. From the nalysis
of these materials, the execution techniques result in line ith
that foreseen for a sanguine [15].
Since the artwork is characterized by a fine use of “chiaroscuro”,
aman spectra were acquired also onto gray areas: these show the
pectral signature of amorphous carbon [16] along with calcite and
ypsum, revealing the use of a charcoal pencil. Interestingly, this
is ot the only allotropic form of carbon found. Indeed, a black
stroke nderneath the red layer was identified, close to the belly
of the hild. Under the microscope, it resulted highly compact,
suggesting
higher spatial ordering of atoms. (Fig. 4D and E) This suggestion
as been confirmed by Raman spectra of this black layer (Fig.
4E).
ndeed, the Raman spectrum shows the fingerprint of graphite with he
sharp G band (E2g symmetry) characteristic of this ordered orm of
carbon, centered at 1580 cm−1 [17], superimposed onto the roader
charcoal spectrum. On the other hand, we can exclude any
aser induced graphitization, since this process is activated at
tem- eratures much higher than those accessible in our experimental
onditions.
Considering the high purity of the red pigment and the identi-
cation of a carbon-based material, we confirm that two drawings re
superimposed: one realized with carbon pigment (prepara-
ory drawing) and one with hematite. This finding is very peculiar,
ecause sanguine usually represents a preparatory drawing itself, nd
more important this result supports the hypothesis that “St. oseph
with Child”, could be considered a finished artwork.
zed red pigment obtained by optical microscope, (C) Raman spectrum
of hematite, graphite.
3.3. Bernini’s signature
Finally, the pigment used for the Bernini’s signature is analyzed
and spectrally characterized.
The UVF image showed an area characterized by both green and blue
emissions, while the Raman spectra collected in the white
background close to the inscription revealed the almost total
absence of gypsum.
Furthermore, an intense fluorescence background prevents the
collection of informative Raman spectrum of the pigment, despite
its high concentration compared to that of the main drawing.
Our hypothesis is that this pigment is probably an iron oxide-
based mineral, but not as pure as the one of the main drawing,
considering that coarse ochres are weak Raman scatterers. This
hypothesis is confirmed by considering the IRR (Fig. 6B), where in
the SWIR (Short Wavelength IR) range the pigment showed a dif-
ferent behavior, resulting opaque in this range respect to the one
of the drawing.
4. Conclusion
In this paper, the artwork “St. Joseph with Child”, the only one
signed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and conserved at Palazzo Chigi of
Ariccia (Rome), was characterized for the first time by using an
integrated approach of imaging and spectroscopic analysis.
The integrated approach allowed to obtain a complete charac-
terization of the analyzed artwork. In fact, observation in grazing
light made it possible to characterize the state of conservation of
the wall paint, while the absence of “pentimenti” and prepara- tory
drawings were studied by IRR in the NIR and SWIR range. The
conservation state of the materials used in previous restora-
tion treatments, were studied by using UV–VIS imaging analysis.
Thus, spectroscopic analyses (FT-IR, Raman, XRF and LIF) have been
used to provide the molecular and elemental characterization of the
materials used by the artist.
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The obtained results allowed to establish that the preparatory ayer
is composed by calcite and gypsum. As previous discussed, the
dentification of gypsum is extremely important because it could
ause the deposition of sulphates which, if not checked, could cause
sthetic and mechanical damage to the surface.
Moreover, it was demonstrated that Bernini realized a prepara- ory
drawing by using graphite and refined the drawing by using igh
purity hematite and charcoal (amorphous carbon) for the hiaroscuro.
This discovery strongly supports the suggestion of he conservator
of Palazzo Chigi, according to which the art- ork showed a complete
and autonomous character, allowing to
xclude the possibility that it was a true “sinopia” or trace for
fresco. Finally, our analyses suggest that the inscription with he
signature of Bernini was realized with different and less
pure
aterials with respect to the red pigment used for the draw-
ng.
All the results here discussed cannot give a definitive answer to
he question if the studied painting represent a definitive artwork
r a preparatory drawing, but they provide important information
hich can be useful to art historians for their consideration in
this
egard. This study was carried out within the ADAMO project,
whose
bjectives included the application of diagnostic techniques for the
onservation and restoration of cultural heritage in different sites
in he Lazio region. The results presented here are part of a large
cam- aign carried out at Palazzo Chigi of Ariccia. All the results
obtained re now collected and delivered to the conservator of
Palazzo Chigi nd could be used to plan future conservation
strategies.
cknowledgments
The authors wish to acknowledge the Regione Lazio for founding he
ADAMO project (2.10.2018–1.01.2020). The project is financed ithin
the Center-of-Excellence (CoE) of the District of Technolo-
ies for Culture (DTC) by Regione Lazio. Thanks to the Arch.
Francesco Petrucci (Conservator of Palazzo
higi of Ariccia) and Dr. Roberta Fantoni (ADAMO project coordi-
ator).
Thanks to Dr. Fernanda Benetti (INFN-LNF) for her collaboration, r.
Pio Alfonso Russo for technical support and Professor Mauro issori
(leader of in situ measurements WP of ADAMO project). In situ Raman
measurements were feasible thanks to the collab-
ration of Renishow S.r.l. and in particular to the helpfulness and
echnical support of Dr. Riccardo Tagliapietra.
ppendix A. Supplementary data
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1 Introduction
2.1 St. Joseph with the Child by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
2.2 In situ analyses
3.2 Characterization of the drawings
3.3 Bernini's signature