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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