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.