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Di Gianvincenzo F, Andersen CK, Filtenborg T, Mackie M, Ernst M, Ramos Madrigal J, Olsen JV, Wadum J, Cappellini E. Proteomic identification of beer brewing products in the ground layer of Danish Golden Age paintings. Sci Adv 2023; 9:eade7686. [PMID: 37224244 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ade7686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
The application of mass spectrometry-based proteomics to artworks provides accurate and detailed characterization of protein-based materials used in their production. This is highly valuable to plan conservation strategies and reconstruct the artwork's history. In this work, the proteomic analysis of canvas paintings from the Danish Golden Age led to the confident identification of cereal and yeast proteins in the ground layer. This proteomic profile points to a (by-)product of beer brewing, in agreement with local artists' manuals. The use of this unconventional binder can be connected to the workshops within the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. The mass spectrometric dataset generated from proteomics was also processed with a metabolomics workflow. The spectral matches observed supported the proteomic conclusions, and, in at least one sample, suggested the use of drying oils. These results highlight the value of untargeted proteomics in heritage science, correlating unconventional artistic materials with local culture and practices.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fabiana Di Gianvincenzo
- Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, Øster Voldgade 5-7, 1350 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, Veˇna Pot 113, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Royal Danish Academy, Conservation, Philip De Langes Allé 10, 3.15, 1435 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Gallery of Denmark, Sølvgade 48-50, 1307 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, Øster Voldgade 5-7, 1350 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Proteomics Program, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Clinical Mass Spectrometry, Danish Center for Neonatal Screening, Department of Congenital Disorders, Statens Serum Institut, Artillerivej 5, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, Øster Voldgade 5-7, 1350 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Proteomics Program, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Centre for Art Technological Studies and Conservation, National Gallery of Denmark, Sølvgade 48-50, 1307 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Wadum Art Technological Studies, Åløkkevej 24, 2720 Vanløse, Denmark
- Nivaagaard Collection, Gammel Strandvej 2, 2990 Nivå, Denmark
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- Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, Øster Voldgade 5-7, 1350 Copenhagen, Denmark
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The ancient DNA revolution of the past 35 years has driven an explosion in the breadth, nuance, and diversity of questions that are approachable using ancient biomolecules, and plant research has been a constant, indispensable facet of these developments. Using archaeological, paleontological, and herbarium plant tissues, researchers have probed plant domestication and dispersal, plant evolution and ecology, paleoenvironmental composition and dynamics, and other topics across related disciplines. Here, we review the development of the ancient DNA discipline and the role of plant research in its progress and refinement. We summarize our understanding of long-term plant DNA preservation and the characteristics of degraded DNA. In addition, we discuss challenges in ancient DNA recovery and analysis and the laboratory and bioinformatic strategies used to mitigate them. Finally, we review recent applications of ancient plant genomic research.
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- Logan Kistler
- Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560, USA;
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- Department of Natural History, NTNU University Museum, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway; ,
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- Department of Natural History, NTNU University Museum, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway; ,
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- Lundbeck Foundation GeoGenetics Centre, GLOBE Institute, University of Copenhagen, 1350 Copenhagen, Denmark;
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- Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, 1350 Copenhagen, Denmark;
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- Department of Archaeology, University of York, York YO1 7EP, United Kingdom;
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