Non-destructive analysis of black inks in medieval monastery manuscripts of Moldavia (Romania)
Non-destructive analysis of black inks in medieval monastery manuscripts of Moldavia (Romania)

Summary/Abstract: In Moldova (Romania), many monastic collections of valuable medieval manuscripts are being preserved, as a result of the long term efforts of the local monks. Today, monasteries such as Sucevita, Dragomirna, Putna, Neamt, Secu and others have medieval manuscripts of inestimable value. The article entitled „Non-destructive analysis of black inks in medieval monastery manuscripts of Moldova (Romania)” aims to identify the black inks of some medieval manuscripts of Moldavian region, in order to initiate a database of inks used in this area. The scientific analysis of manuscripts, using non-destructive methods, is a constant concern of the cultural heritage conservators and restorers, offering information about constitutive materials of manuscripts and their preservation state.

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