“Multianalytical Study of the Drying and Film Formation of Oil Paints Based on Cobalt Blue. Two Works by Antonio Muñoz Degraín from the Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia as case studies”
👩🎓 PhD Candidate: A. Llácer Peiró
👩🏫 Supervisors: L. Fuster-López, M.ª Herrero-Cortell, M.A. Zalbidea
📅 Defense Date: 11 November 2025
🏛 University: Universitat Politècnica de València
🎖 Distinction: Cum Laude
This research represents a significant scientific contribution to the understanding of oil paint chemistry, focusing on the drying mechanisms and film formation processes of cobalt blue-based formulations. Through a rigorous multianalytical approach, the study provides new insights into material behavior, stability, and long-term performance—key aspects for both conservation science and technical art history.
By grounding the investigation in two important works by Antonio Muñoz Degraín from the Museum of Fine Arts in Valencia , the thesis bridges advanced physicochemical analysis with art historical context, demonstrating how high-level laboratory research can directly inform the interpretation and preservation of cultural heritage.
The Cum Laude distinction reflects the scientific excellence, methodological rigor, and originality of this work, which strengthens the research profile of our team and contributes valuable knowledge to the international field of heritage science.
