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Calcite--Types, History and Use in Oil Painting

Calcite--Natural Calcium Carbonate Calcite is a naturally occurring calcium carbonate (CaO3) mineral chiefly found in rocks, such as chalk, limestone and marble. These rocks are the main sources for the pigment. Its whiteness, softness and fine-grained...

Published 5 Apr 2009 9:59 PM by George OHanlon
The Palette of Michael Sweerts

It is no coincidence that the palette in the self-portrait by Michael Sweerts is practically identical to the palette described in detail by Roger de Piles in his 1684 book, Les Premiers Elémens de Peinture Pratique . Sweerts was a contemporary of de...

Published 17 Mar 2009 2:04 PM by George OHanlon

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