Vernalis

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Description

A rare, green pigment made by heating chalk and viridian (Mayer 1969). Vernalis a permanent pigment that has been used occasionally in fresco paintings. It is equivalent to the ceramic color called Victoria green.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Victoria green

Resources and Citations

R. Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row, New York, 1969.

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