Carmine Kermes
An extensive collection of information, images and videos on the ancient natural pigment carmine kermes which was known since Biblical times.
Carmine Cochineal
An extensive collection of information, images, and videos on the natural pigment carmine cochineal which was known since Biblical times.
Pompeiian red
Pompeiian red is actually burnt sienna originating from Tuscany in Italy. The main color giving component of this pigment is iron oxide.
Chrome red
Chrome red (basic lead chromate) is a rather unstable red pigment with excellent hiding power which was rarely employed in European oil painting.
Dragon’s blood
Dragon’s blood is a rarely used pigment produced by many species of trees as a dark red resin. It is secreted from the wounded trunk or found in the fruits.
Cadmium red
Cadmium red is a modern pigment which was not used very often in oil paintings. Its composition is similar to cadmium yellow and cadmium orange.
Red lead
Red lead has been in use since antiquity but it is not very common in European paintings. Degas and Van Gogh are known to have been painting with read lead.
Red ochre
Red ochre has been used since prehistoric times under different names, such as red earth, Venetian red, mars red and English red.
Vermilion
Vermilion (cinnabar) was one of the most important red pigments in use from antique times until about the nineteeth century.
Madder lake
An extensive collection of information on the properties, preparation, and identification of madder lake. Special emphasis is put on its use in oil painting.