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1.  Overview     2. History of use     3. Making the pigment     4. Technical details

History of Verdigris:               A painted swatch of Verdigris: Used often, from antiquity through the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque. Verdigris was the most vibrant green available until the 19th century. Often mixed with, or glazed over lead white or lead-tin yellow because of its transparency.   When was Verdigris used?             Discovery:      Used until:   antiquity   rarely found in 18th and 19th century paintings.