Renowned microbiologist Bonnie Myerson, PhD, was visiting Chicago’s Arts Institute. She began exploring the gallery housing baroque paintings of Italian artists from 1600-1700 CE. Strolling, she noticed a somber painting depicting the crucifixion of Christ. But the flaming-red robe of the weeping lady in corner appeared surprisingly fresh. Her curiosity led her to the curator, requesting a gentle cotton-ball swab over that red-pigment.
Later, Dr. Myerson would discover a novel bright-red micro-bacterium from that cotton-ball. The species’ life-cycle needed the metal found in that pigment, thus their colonization.
Now the arts-world wonders about the original colors on all era-specific paintings.
Later, Dr. Myerson would discover a novel bright-red micro-bacterium from that cotton-ball. The species’ life-cycle needed the metal found in that pigment, thus their colonization.
Now the arts-world wonders about the original colors on all era-specific paintings.
