Re: Prussian Blue and Leonardo??? 641 by shawn on 06/20/01 at 2:38 PM
Re: Prussian Blue and Leonardo???

In Reply to: Prussian Blue and Leonardo??? posted by Ed on 05/18/01 at 5:39 PM:

You're right. But the actual colour 'hue' etc., of Prussian blue, according to Artist Pigments from the National Gallery publication, is a fairly good match for azurite, which was used quite extensively during Leonardo's time.

I haven't read what you are refering to, but that may be your answer?

If you're interested, the best match for azurite is apparently manganese, which is by itself a beautiful colour, no matter whether it's Psyche trying to look like Venus or not...shawn:)


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: You're right. But the actual colour 'hue' etc., of Prussian blue, according to Artist Pigments from the National Gallery publication, is a fairly good match for azurite, which was used quite extensively during Leonardo's time. : I haven't read what you are refering to, but that may be your answer? : If you're interested, the best match for azurite is apparently manganese, which is by itself a beautiful colour, no matter whether it's Psyche trying to look like Venus or not...shawn:)

 
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