Christa Hofmann

About

Christa Hofmann is the Head of Conservation at the Austrian National Library. She specializes in the conservation and study of historical manuscripts, with recent research focusing on material and conservation studies, as well as analytical approaches to inks, dyes, and pigments in early Carolingian and late antique manuscripts. Her work includes notable publications such as "The Black Hours: Material and Conservation Study, Part 1" and "The Dagulf Psalter: A Multi-Analytical Approach to Study Inks, Dyes, and Pigments." Based in Austria, she contributes significantly to the field of manuscript conservation.