Study on the suitable lighting design of Beato Angelico’s artworks displayed at the National Museum of San Matteo in Pisa (Italy)

The lighting design of exhibition space has a great impact on visual and colour and different lighting arrangements can create very different visual impression of and, if not carefully designed, compromise the enjoyment of the viewers. This study the design of a new lighting solution for two of Beato Angelico’s artworks displayed the National Museum of San Matteo (Pisa, Italy). Multiple test lighting configurations were using different LED luminaires and different settings of the luminaires. The test configurations were evaluated by a restricted group of observers through a survey in to individuate the most suitable solution, able to enhance the two artworks and to provide a good visual experience for museum visitors.