EXAMINATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE FIFTEENTH-CENTURY PARCHMENT MANUSCRIPT, THE BELLES HEURES OF JEAN, DUKE OF BERRY

摘要: The fifteenth-century illuminated manuscript known as the Belles Heures, commissioned by Duke of Berry and painted Limbourg brothers, was examined in preparation for a facsimile project. Large white areas, details skin tones exhibited significant flaking losses throughout research initiated to identify factors responsible. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis indicated that basic lead carbonate present both areas pigment admixtures, suggesting played an important role problem. Aging tests were conducted on selected binders alone mixed with elucidate some possible causes media degradation determine best consolidant treat manuscript. conservation treatment disbound is briefly described.