Limitations and obstacles on wood identification from sculptures - analysis of a set of gilded and polychromed flemish artworks from the 15th century

Wood identification through its internal anatomy is a complex and time-consuming process, often leading to taxonomic results at genus level (sometimes only family). The identification of the wood support of artworks contains specific methodological requirements and various limitations that are normally not applied with the common histological methodology. Preparation of wood for microscopic examination requires samples with approximately 1 cm3. This is a volume that can conflict with ethical issues of intervention, namely the scale of the piece itself, the aesthetic and structural integrity or... Mehr ...