Researchers at The Met describe methods used to uncover the artist John Singer Sargent’s creative process.
Scanning X-ray fluorescence (XRF) provides a mapping of the individual elements present
A collaboration reveals new research on an archaic Greek sphinx finial at The Met.
distribution of pigments on the sphinx’s crown in the process of being mapped by X-ray
Chemical analysis of enamel compositions help to distinguish between authentic Renaissance period pieces and later pieces done in Renaissance style.
Quantitative chemical analyses of the enamel compositions, done with X-ray microanalysis
Reference images and videos featured in the 81st Street Studio.
© 2021 The Metropolitan Museum of Art #MetKids—Art Under X-Ray: What’s Inside
Though often pigeonholed as a Surrealist, the Catalan modernist Joan Miró considered his art to be free of any “ism.”
the Galerie Pierre, alongside artists like Jean Arp, Max Ernst, Paul Klee, Man Ray
The Portrait: The identities of the painter and sitter have long been debated, and while the painter remains uncertain, the noblewoman is now generally considered to be Isabella of Portugal (1397–1472), third wife of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy
reflectogram has been made, as well as an x-radiograph and elemental mapping by macro x-ray
Associate Conservator Marina Ruiz Molina takes viewers beneath the surface of Louis Comfort Tiffany drawings in an investigation of his studios‘ practices.
Raman spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, conducted by the Museum scientists
Born on February 4, 1881, in Normandy, France, Léger grew up in a family of cattle farmers who discouraged his interest in an artistic career.
the machine age in a collaboration with George Antheil, Dudley Murphy, and Man Ray
We started with no art, staff, or building. How did we get here? 150 years of transformation, and counting.
—Ray Cusie, long-time employee and artist Now that you’ve gotten a peek of our
This arresting portrait of an unidentified young Florentine is dated by most scholars to the 1530s. During that decade Bronzino was often engaged in painting members of a close-knit circle of acquaintances with whom he shared literary interests, and this sitter—who so conspicuously holds open a book—may be from among that group
(overall and x-ray details), discusses changes in the composition revealed by x-rays
