Innovative, Multidisciplinary Approach for Restoring Paintings in Hypogeal Environment: Etruscan Tomba Degli Scudi (4th Century Bc) in Tarquinia

Type:

Book Chapter

Author:

Angela Cirigliano; Claudia Pelosi; Teresa Rinaldi; Fiona Kruif; Luca Lanteri

Published:

2024

The Tomba degli Scudi, an important Etruscan hypogeum from the 4th-century BC, is situated in the Monterozzi
\nnecropolis of Tarquinia, Italy, and it is acknowledged as a UNESCO heritage site since 2004. The restoration of its
\nmural paintings epitomizes an exemplary interdisciplinary collaboration, encompassing restorers, archaeologists,
\nand scientists. As we embarked upon the restoration, collaborative discussions precipitated significant revelations in
\nconservation, archaeology, and biology. This collaboration elucidated the conservation history, the unique execution
\ntechnique, and thorough examinations of environmental parameters. The inaugural phase of this initiative was
\ngenerously financed by Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano, the Italian Environment Fund, and the Soprintendenza
\nArcheologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio per l’Area metropolitana di Roma, la provincia di Viterbo e l’Etruria
\nmeridionale, focusing on the atrium murals. Subsequently, murals in the sepulchral chamber were rehabilitated.
\nGiven the distinct nature of the hypogeal environment, the methodologies and material selection demand meticulous
\nconsideration, ensuring alignment with pre-Roman mural traditions in the Italic region. Simultaneously, an
\nexhaustive historiographic assessment furnished comprehensive insights into the conservation history of the
\nhypogeum. Rigorous analysis and restoration accuracy led to a groundbreaking revelation—d…

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