Austin Nevin, a professor in chemistry, conservator and researcher at the Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnologies (IFN), will today be giving a lecture on the analysis of paintings and painting materials carried out by the Italian National Research Council in its research on masterpieces.

This study of ancient and modern cultural heritage using optical and spectroscopic techniques has produced exciting revelations in paintings spanning from Leonardo da Vinci to Vincent Van Gogh, and has provided invaluable insights into the creation of some of the world’s best-known artistic masterpieces.

The visit of Nevin has come about as part of Flimkien Għal Ambjent Aħjar’s project to restore the late medieval Madonna of Mercy four-panel altarpiece at St Mark’s Augustinian Priory, Rabat.

A donation of €10 is solicited in order to support the restoration of this polyptych, described as one of Malta’s most important art treasures. Students’ special rate: €5.

• The lecture in English will be delivered at the courtyard of the Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry in Republic Street, Valletta, at 6.30pm.

Bookings online at www.faa.org.mt or by calling 2010 6428.

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