"as light meets matter under scrutiny

electromagnetic spectrum

X-rays

can see through larger layers

ultraviolet

spectroscopies

absorption

reveals age of material based on absorption rate

fluorescence

analyze fluorescence of a sample

can't see above 50 microns

visible radiation

reveals colors

IR radiation

Evidence that painting might be authentic

absence of elements not available at that period

many of the same visual elements

characteristics of his constructivist phase

Evidence that painting is fake

underdrawing

polyene UV absorbance of 0.6