The Secret of Renaissance Painters
The Most Expensive Pigment
A deep blue powder:
ultramarine, it's from ground
lapis lazuli.
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If you would like to learn more about the vibrant blue shade, please watch the following video. Ultramarine is a gorgeous color that's featured in many of the most famous paintings.
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Andrea Lawrence
Freelance writer. Undergrad in Digital Film and Mass Media. Master's in English Creative Writing. Spent six years working as a journalist. Owns one dog and two cats.
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