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- 1. (in art or photography) bright light, usually beamed obliquely, used to reveal such features as texture and detail.
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Raking light, the illumination of objects from a light source at an oblique angle or almost parallel to the surface, provides information on the surface topography and relief of the artefact thus lit. It is widely used in the examination of works of art.
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Below are some examples of raking light, starting with a 17th century still life titled Quince, Cabbage, Melon and Cucumber by Juan Sánchez Cotán. Raking light illuminates the fruit from the left-hand side and leaves the other side in shadow. The contrast between light and shadow creates a dramatic mood and interesting shapes. Also, notice how the ...
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Raking light is a technique in which a painting is illuminated from one side only, at an oblique angle in relation to its surface. Raking light is used to reveal a painting’s surface texture. Raised paint surfaces facing the light are illuminated, while those facing away create shadows.
Raking light refers to a lighting technique used in visual examinations that creates a shallow angle between the light source and the surface being observed.
Raking light with slight magnification is a simple yet highly effective method for examining the texture of parchment, helping to distinguish between the flesh side and the hair side. In parchment, the flesh side and the hair side are the two distinct surfaces created during the process of preparing animal skin for writing or artwork:…
Raking light means a band of light running parallel to the surface, or at a very narrow angle to the surface. It is necessary that this band be condensed by lenses and be well defined in order to obtain a contrast between the illuminated areas and those remaining in shadow.
Raking light examination is a technique used in art conservation and restoration where light is directed at a surface at a shallow angle to reveal texture and surface details that might not be visible under direct light.
