Ten 17th Century writers described the pigments in use in their countries - England, Sweden, Flanders, France, Spain, and Italy.
This book will be of interest to art historians, collectors, students, conservators, and museum-goers..
The 17th Century palette was an international palette comprising just over 100 pigments.
Surprisingly, the method was the same - from light to dark, white to black.
The theme of their treatises was studio practice and the pigments were discussed as they were set on the palette.
Ten 17th Century writers described the pigments in use in their countries - England, Sweden, Flanders, France, Spain, and Italy