Research publication on rare lead content in grounds on selected da Vinci paintings

Mikkel Scharff

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Description

A recent research publication reveals a rare lead compound in Leonardo da Vinci's ground compositions (Mona Lisa and Last Supper). The DR P1 "Kulturen" radio show ask for comments on why this compound was used and the impact of the new analytical publication.

Period	6 Nov 2023

Media contributions

Title	Mona Lisa's chemical relations
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	DR P1 Kulturen, Danmarks Radio
Media type	Radio
Duration/Length/Size	ca 10 minutes
Country/Territory	Denmark
Date	06/11/2023
Description	Kulturen ser på Mona Lisas kemiske forbindelser. Det handler om bly, der forbinder sig med olie - og derved kunsten, der forbinder sig med kemien.
Producer/Author	Hosts: Linnea Albinus Lande and Jesper Dein
URL	https://www.dr.dk/lyd/p1/kulturen/kulturen-2023/kulturen-russiske-prankstere-og-giftig-mona-lisa-11032301451/38:38
Persons	Mikkel Scharff

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Keywords

Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci
Ground layer
Lead compound