High magnification 2D images of traces of polychromy of Anadyomene Venus

Statuette of Venus. The piece is not fully intact, with the lower portion of the body missing from the mid-thighs downward. The goddess is represented in the iconography of Anadyomene, with a slight movement of the torso that suggests the physical exertion of wringing out her hair after emerging from the sea or bath. This posture, which is well-documented in classical depictions of Venus, emphasizes the dynamic nature of her action, creating a subtle sense of movement and tension. The hair of the deity is rendered in a flowing style, divided into two large strands that she holds in each hand. These thick locks are an essential element of the iconography. Remarkably, traces of the original polychrome painting have been preserved on the hair; pigments cover a significant portion of the hair to enhance realism. The goddess is depicted nude. 

Portable microscope to acquire high magnification images. Observation at high magnification allows us to document the presence of residual polychromy, to examine the morphology and to extrapolate information about the stratigraphic sequence and the presence of complex mixtures or repainting 

AM7013MZT (R4) (20–200x) by Dino-Lite USB microscope portable microscope was used to acquire images at high magnification

acquisition of an image selecting the desired magnification (50X, 220X)  

Acquisition on contact with the surface

extrapolation of information by image observation