In our latest Items of Intrigue session, we delve into the long-concealed secret behind Indian Yellow, a pigment with a story as vivid as its hue. Tracing its roots back to 15th century India, this orange-yellow pigment was renowned for its luminosity and resistance to fading, making it a favourite among masters such as Vermeer, Turner and Van Gogh. But what was it about Indian Yellow’s ingredients that made it so dazzling, and is there a less controversial alternative today?
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