The gilding of Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Doors of Paradise"

Title

The gilding of Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Doors of Paradise"

Creator

Description

The gilding on the Gates of Paradise’s panel with Benjamin and Joseph’s histories is analysed through various means (SEM, Auger spectroscopy, electron microprobe), proving that in Ghiberti’s workshop it was usually used the fire- or mercury-gilding technique.

Date

1986

Relation

in Gold Bullettin, vol. 19, n. 4, pagg. 123-126

Type

Article

Language

English