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108-Gigapixel 3D Microscope Scan of Vermeer Masterpiece is Largest Ever (petapixel.com)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Hirox, a leading provider of 3D digital microscope technology, has painstakingly created the world’s largest 3D scan, a super-detailed 108-gigapixel scan of Johannes Vermeer’s iconic painting, “Girl with a Pearl Earring.”

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 11 months ago (2 children)

From an art science perspective, this is indeed interesting. I don't think it's particularly helpful, nor required, for appreciation of the subject matter. Very cool.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 11 months ago

It’s a way to create a digital snapshot to preserve art even if the physical edition is lost. That’s important, in my opinion.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago

It allows to monitor the deterioration of paintings and to better understand potential risks. It's a massively helpful tool for preservation efforts.