Fig. 4

3D digital microscopy setup. a Simplified schematic layout of 3D digital microscope. b Annotated picture of the 3D digital microscope setup in lab conditions. c 3D digital microscope during imaging Girl with a Pearl Earring. In all images (1) denotes the Hirox microscope lens MXB-5000REZ, mounted on the motorised Z-axis focus block, (2) the LED lighting provided through optical fiber(s), (3) the motorised X-axis which moves the microscope, (4) the motorised Y-axis used to move the painting platform, and l the working distance to the painting