Diana on a deer or stag (inv. no. 010326 87)

Description: This statuette is composed of three reassembled fragments. The animal's head is modern and shows no traces of color.
The statuary group depicts Diana, wearing a short tunic, facing forward, seated on a doe or stag, covered by a large cloth bearing numerous traces of red paint, to which the goddess's quiver is attached.

Analytical methods: VIS; VIL; UV; MO VIS; MO UV; MAXRF
Autoptic examination: The two-tone yellow and red paint finish is preserved on the entire front and back of the work. Yellow paint remains on the animal, on Diana's flesh, drapery, and quiver. Red covers the cloth and extends onto the animal's body, where two parallel brushstrokes trace the outline of the cloth.
Imaging: Observation under a video microscope clarifies the stratigraphy and distribution of the pigments.
Chemical analysis: Four-zone MA-XRF analysis show that the white preparatory layer corresponds to the sulfur signal and suggests the use of stucco.
The distribution of red corresponds to the distribution of iron and lead.

Under painting traces: no
Pigments: Red, white, orange.
Binder: n.d.
Stratigraphy: Sulphate of calcium
Shading: no
Metallic traces: no
Tools marks: color pouring onto the animal's body (brushstrokes)
Background colour: no
Apparent marble parts: no
Restorations: no
Polychromy technique: The same stratigraphy technique in applying pigments is observed on the goddess, on the animal and also on the base. A white primer covers the entire surface and is then covered with yellow or red. Shades and shadows are created by layering an orange pigment on the animal's body and the goddess's drapery. Analysis’ results suggests the use of a mixture of lead white and hematite