ANNACHIARA SOTTILI
CONCEPT / SYNOPSIS OF THE WORK
The research addresses the treatment of losses resulting from the collapse of two large sections of a painted reed ceiling, attributed to Bernardino Poccetti or his workshop, in the church of the monastery of Santa Caterina al Monte, known as San Gaggio, in Florence. It analyzes the recovery of the painted surfaces and the reed support, delving into conservation methodologies for a construction technique that remains under-researched, and proposing integration protocols.
WORK CAPTION
Year of execution: Late 16th century
Techniques: Mural paintings on wattle and reed support; decoration created using lime technique.
Mediums: Reed support.
Materials: Marsh reeds, lime putty, river sand, straw, metallic elements, pigments.
