A painted swatch of Naples yellow
History of Naples yellow:
Lead antimonate yellow is one of the oldest synthetically produced pigments known. This antimonial yellow has been known from very early times as an enamel colour. It has been found upon Babylonian bricks at least 2,500 years old. Persian pottery as early as the thirteenth century of our era is occasionally decorated with antimonial yellow.
When was Naples yellow used?
| Discovery | Used until |
|---|---|
| antiquity | continues in use |
Use of Naples yellow among paintings in the SchackGallery, Munich:
Source: Kühn
Other yellows
(intro) - Cadmium yellow/red - Chrome yellow - Cobalt yellow - Indian yellow - Lead-tin yellow - Lemon yellow - Naples yellow - Orpiment - Orpiment - Yellow ochre
(intro) - Cadmium yellow/red - Chrome yellow - Cobalt yellow - Indian yellow - Lead-tin yellow - Lemon yellow - Naples yellow - Orpiment - Orpiment - Yellow ochre