How did paintings by Venetian Renaissance artists get their special glow?

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Learn how Venetian Renaissance artists achieved their vibrant colors, like the red gown of St. Catherine in Lorenzo Lotto’s painting. In this episode of the Art Materials Advisor, Tatiana discusses the discovery of an unusual ingredient in their paintings that helps explain how Venetians achieved their glorious colors. Join us for this live-streaming event to learn how you can use this ingredient in your paintings.

For more information, read the following articles:
Innovative Materials on the Venetian Renaissance Palette: https://www.naturalpigments.com/artis...

Italian Varnish—Not a Varnish But an Oil Paint Medium:
https://www.naturalpigments.com/artis...

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:19 Giorgione - The Holy Family
00:04:07 Lorenzo Lotto - St Catherine
00:04:36 Innovative Materials: Glass pigments in Venetian paintings
00:05:23 Innovative Materials Today: Oleogel
00:09:45 Italian Varnish
00:14:31 Venetian Medium: Glass particles
00:23:50 Comparison
00:24:25 Questions and Answers