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The Art X-Ray machine of the
Kassel, Germany
| Maximum mountable size of painting (W x H): | 340 cm x 280 cm |
| Maximum size of the X-ray image (W x H) | 300 cm x 280 cm 36'000 x 33'600 pixels 1'210 megapixels |
| Resolution of the X-ray image: | 300 DPI Pixelsize 0.083 mm |
| X-ray system: | 20 kV – 100 kV 1600 W |
| Special features: | removable painting holder |
The painting "Leda mit ihren Kindern" by Giampietrino, a student of Leonardo da Vinci, has posed a number of puzzles for art historians. Thanks to modern research methods such as the Art X-Ray X-ray system, interesting details about this masterpiece have been revealed.
The report starts at 8:40, the Art X-Ray machine is shown from 10:09.
Video in German, no subtitles available
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The television station "Hessischer Rundfunk" reported on the Rembrandt collection in Kassel, including the X-ray examination of the painting "Bildnis Rembrandts mit verschatteten Augen“.
The report starts at 18:35, the Art X-Ray machine is shown from 21:33.
Video in German, no subtitles available
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This is the link to the broadcaster's page:
https://www.hessenschau.de/tv-sendung/hessenschau-vom-21112019,video-108098.html
X-ray Systems for Art, Culture, and Archaeology
X-ray Systems for Art, Culture, and Archaeology
X-ray Systems for Art, Culture, and Archaeology