Multi-Analytical Characterization of Illuminated Choirbooks from the Royal Audience of Quito
Choirbooks are historical heritage manuscripts used for the performance of vocal music in religious ceremonies in colonial times. This study aimed to understand the characteristics of choirbook manuscripts produced in the Real Audiencia de Quito during the 17th century. The methodology combined non-...
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| author | Martha Romero-Bastidas Katherine Guacho-Pachacama Carlos Vásquez-Mora Fernando Espinoza-Guerra Rita Díaz-Benalcázar Johanna Ramírez-Bustamante Luis Ramos-Guerrero |
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| description | Choirbooks are historical heritage manuscripts used for the performance of vocal music in religious ceremonies in colonial times. This study aimed to understand the characteristics of choirbook manuscripts produced in the Real Audiencia de Quito during the 17th century. The methodology combined non-invasive techniques, such as infrared false-color imaging (IRFC) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF), together with spot analysis by scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total reflection (FTIR-ATR). The analytical results revealed the use of pumice, chalk and lime carbonate as support materials in the manufacturing process and surface treatment of the parchment. In the illuminations, three pictorial techniques based on protein, polysaccharide and lipid binders were recognized, establishing that the pigments used with greater regularity in the illuminations were vermilion, minium, verdigris, orpiment, azurite, and indigo, preferably in a pure state. Materials used less regularly were also identified, such as yellow ochre, saffron, smalt, red ochre, and bone black, among others. Regarding the vulnerability of the pictorial materials, it was determined that, although most of the pigments exhibit chemical stability, they present some vulnerabilities associated with their intrinsic composition and the medium that contains them. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-48aacbddcb394229b7c8dfa716a3a2712024-12-27T14:28:45ZengMDPI AGHeritage2571-94082024-11-017126592661310.3390/heritage7120305Multi-Analytical Characterization of Illuminated Choirbooks from the Royal Audience of QuitoMartha Romero-Bastidas0Katherine Guacho-Pachacama1Carlos Vásquez-Mora2Fernando Espinoza-Guerra3Rita Díaz-Benalcázar4Johanna Ramírez-Bustamante5Luis Ramos-Guerrero6Universidad UTE, Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería e Industrias, Carrera de Alimentos, Centro de Investigación de Alimentos (CIAL), Quito 170527, EcuadorFacultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito 170521, EcuadorInstituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural (INPC), Dirección de Investigación e Innovación, Quito 170522, EcuadorInstituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural (INPC), Dirección de Investigación e Innovación, Quito 170522, EcuadorInstituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural (INPC), Dirección de Investigación e Innovación, Quito 170522, EcuadorInstituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural (INPC), Dirección de Investigación e Innovación, Quito 170522, EcuadorGrupo de Investigación Bio-Quimioinformática, Carrera de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA), Quito 170503, EcuadorChoirbooks are historical heritage manuscripts used for the performance of vocal music in religious ceremonies in colonial times. This study aimed to understand the characteristics of choirbook manuscripts produced in the Real Audiencia de Quito during the 17th century. The methodology combined non-invasive techniques, such as infrared false-color imaging (IRFC) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF), together with spot analysis by scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total reflection (FTIR-ATR). The analytical results revealed the use of pumice, chalk and lime carbonate as support materials in the manufacturing process and surface treatment of the parchment. In the illuminations, three pictorial techniques based on protein, polysaccharide and lipid binders were recognized, establishing that the pigments used with greater regularity in the illuminations were vermilion, minium, verdigris, orpiment, azurite, and indigo, preferably in a pure state. Materials used less regularly were also identified, such as yellow ochre, saffron, smalt, red ochre, and bone black, among others. Regarding the vulnerability of the pictorial materials, it was determined that, although most of the pigments exhibit chemical stability, they present some vulnerabilities associated with their intrinsic composition and the medium that contains them.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/7/12/305Royal Audience of Quitoilluminated manuscriptconservation heritage |
| spellingShingle | Martha Romero-Bastidas Katherine Guacho-Pachacama Carlos Vásquez-Mora Fernando Espinoza-Guerra Rita Díaz-Benalcázar Johanna Ramírez-Bustamante Luis Ramos-Guerrero Multi-Analytical Characterization of Illuminated Choirbooks from the Royal Audience of Quito Heritage Royal Audience of Quito illuminated manuscript conservation heritage |
| title | Multi-Analytical Characterization of Illuminated Choirbooks from the Royal Audience of Quito |
| title_full | Multi-Analytical Characterization of Illuminated Choirbooks from the Royal Audience of Quito |
| title_fullStr | Multi-Analytical Characterization of Illuminated Choirbooks from the Royal Audience of Quito |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multi-Analytical Characterization of Illuminated Choirbooks from the Royal Audience of Quito |
| title_short | Multi-Analytical Characterization of Illuminated Choirbooks from the Royal Audience of Quito |
| title_sort | multi analytical characterization of illuminated choirbooks from the royal audience of quito |
| topic | Royal Audience of Quito illuminated manuscript conservation heritage |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/7/12/305 |
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