Verdigris
A vivid green pigment made from copper corrosion, beautiful but chemically unstable.
Ancient / Medieval Copper acetate
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Pigments
Browse physical pigment sources, chemistry, stability, risk, and historical use.
Lapis Lazuli
The mineral source behind natural ultramarine, carried through trade routes into sacred European art.
Medieval / Renaissance Mineral stone
Lead White
A historically important white pigment valued by painters, but dangerous because of lead toxicity.
Ancient onward Lead compound