Research & Development
Our research and development work is directed toward advancing multispectral imaging techniques for the study of cultural heritage objects. The goal is to give conservators, restorers, art historians and museum institutions more precise, faster and more accessible tools for understanding the structure of artworks, their materials and previous interventions.
We place particular focus on improving methods for detecting underlayers, hidden drawings, changes in the painted structure and traces of earlier restoration work. By combining different spectral bands, we develop approaches that allow better differentiation of materials and more reliable identification of pigments.
We develop and test methods that allow clearer reading of information beneath the visible layer of a painting, as well as better recognition of pigment compositions based on their spectral response.
We work on developing new light sources tailored to the needs of multispectral imaging, aiming for more precise control of illumination, better repeatability of results and wider use in both laboratory and field conditions.
One of our goals is to develop simple, accessible systems that can be used in everyday conservation work. In particular, we explore the possibilities of cameras with mosaic, snapshot sensors that enable composite images to be obtained in real time.
Our research is directed toward innovative, reliable and economically sustainable solutions that connect modern multispectral imaging technologies with the needs of conservation and restoration practice. We place particular emphasis on developing methods that enable rapid application, repeatable results and simple integration into routine examination of cultural heritage.