Tempera
A type of paint made by mixing colored powder with egg yolk. It was used a lot before oil paint became popular.
What is it?
Tempera is a fast-drying paint made from pigments mixed with egg yolk. Artists used it on wooden panels. It creates bright, long-lasting colors. The painting you captured was made with tempera. The artist applied it in thin layers, building up details slowly. Tempera was common in the Renaissance before oil paint took over.
Why it matters
Tempera was the main painting technique for centuries. Many famous artworks, like Botticelli's Birth of Venus, were made with tempera. Knowing about tempera helps you understand how old paintings were made.
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