Sistine Chapel:  cataloguing the scientific data from the restorations (Michelangelo & 15^th cent. artists)

PLEDGED FOR RESTORATION 2003

This project entails the cataloguing of all the samples taken during the restoration of the Sistine Chapel—both from the frescoes done by Michelangelo and those done by the artists from the 15^th century.  The project will provide the information necessary to properly carry out the conservation of the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  The data compiled will be available for consultation on CD-Rom.

Further technical information is available from the Patrons Office in the Vatican.

NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:

• Optical mineralogical microscope

• UV microflorimeter

• System for image resolution and enhancing

Total Cost: $48,900.00

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