Arius Technology has announced a cultural heritage project with the Municipality of Sansepolcro, Italy, to digitize the Renaissance fresco 'The Resurrection' by Piero della Francesca. This partnership with the Comune di Sansepolcro, owner of the Museo Civico 'Piero della Francesca,' will utilize groundbreaking color-accurate technology to scan the centuries-old fresco, marking a significant milestone in digitized art and cultural conservation.
Recognized by art historians as one of the greatest works of Western art, 'The Resurrection' will be captured using Arius's proprietary scanning technology that records surface texture and color with extreme precision down to 10 microns. The conservation-grade scanning creates highly detailed digital records for purposes of conservation, study, and restoration. Paul Lindahl, CEO of Arius Technology, emphasized that the technology captures the full dimensionality and detail of the original work, transporting it into the digital world to ensure its legacy lives on and remains accessible and secure.
The importance of this project extends beyond mere documentation. Frescoes are particularly vulnerable to environmental and structural degradation, making long-term preservation challenging. Arius's technology captures both 3D surface geometry and color, creating data-rich files that can serve multiple purposes from conservation analysis to museum-grade reproductions. This digital preservation approach represents a pivotal step forward in safeguarding cultural heritage against physical deterioration, natural disasters, and human-caused damage.
This project occurs under a long-term partnership with Sansepolcro, the hometown of Piero della Francesca. Art historian Luca Baroni notes that the municipality's involvement as the first in Italy to adopt this technology highlights the strength of local Italian institutions as custodians of extraordinary treasures that must be preserved and nurtured for the future. Fabrizio Innocenti, Mayor of Sansepolcro, expressed pride in enhancing artistic and cultural heritage through cutting-edge technology, honoring the legacy of Piero della Francesca, whom he described as 'the most modern among the ancients.'
The digitization initiative provides tools that bridge art history, technology, and public engagement while championing accessibility. By creating detailed digital records, the project enables global access to cultural treasures that would otherwise remain geographically restricted. This has implications for education, research, and public engagement with cultural heritage. The technology also creates files that can be stored on blockchain, potentially revolutionizing how cultural artifacts are authenticated, tracked, and preserved in the digital age.
For more information about Arius Technology's work in cultural preservation, visit https://www.ariustechnology.com. The digitization of 'The Resurrection' is part of Arius Technology's broader initiative to collaborate with cultural institutions in Italy and worldwide, providing innovative solutions for preserving humanity's artistic legacy while making it more accessible to current and future generations.
