Pigments Collection

Pictura: allegory of painting, with a nude woman at center grinding pigments, two p... ca. 1610-50. Creator: Anon
Pictura: allegory of painting, with a nude woman at center grinding pigments, two putti drawing at lower left, ca. 1610-50

Bible (Fragment)
Leaf from a Bible, parchment. Main body text in a rounded Gothic script in black in two columns. No coloured pigments. Date: circa 14th Century

Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd/5th century

Jingoji Sutra, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Jingoji Sutra, 12th century

Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope, New Kingdom, c. 1427-1401 BC (boxwood)
490748 Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope, New Kingdom, c.1427-1401 BC (boxwood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 21x3.6x2.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Ms Fr 12420 fol. 86r The Story of Thamyris, from De Claris Mulieribus
BAL51357 Ms Fr 12420 fol.86r The Story of Thamyris, from De Claris Mulieribus, from the Works of Giovanni Boccaccio (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Plants used in Dyeing, plate from a botanical study, engraved by J
CHT277085 Plants used in Dyeing, plate from a botanical study, engraved by J. Bishop, 1872 (coloured engraving) by Fitch, W

Compound (colour engraving)
XCF286467 Compound (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Dhanasri Ragini, ca. 1680. Creator: Unknown
Dhanasri Ragini, ca. 1680

Shield for the Field or Tournament (Targe), German, ca. 1450. Creator: Unknown
Shield for the Field or Tournament (Targe), German, ca. 1450

Graph Institution J E Wolfensberger Edgar Brugger
Graph. Institution J. E. Wolfensberger, Edgar Brugger, The Colored City. Exhibition 1927. arts and crafts museum Zurich, paper, lithography, total: height: 128 cm; width: 90, 5 cm, signed: u. li

Archaic Figurine 400-100 BC Mexico Guanajuato
Archaic Figurine, 400-100 BC. Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupicuaro, 4th-1st Century BC. Earthenware with pigments; overall: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)

Fragment 1700s India Rajasthan Northern Deccan
Fragment, 1700s. India, Rajasthan or Northern Deccan, 18th century. Block printed and applied silver leaf; pigments on dyed cotton; overall: 17.8 x 15.6 cm (7 x 6 1/8 in.)

Female Figurine 400-100 BC Mexico Chupicuaro
Female Figurine, c. 400-100 BC. Mexico, Chupicuaro, Guanajuanto. Earthenware with pigments; overall: 22.5 x 10.5 cm (8 7/8 x 4 1/8 in.)

Incensario Incense Burner Support 600-900 Mesoamerica
Incensario (Incense Burner) Support, 600-900. Mesoamerica, Maya, Palenque region, Classic Period (250-900) or modern. Earthenware with pigments; overall

Unique Butterfly Resting On Tree Bark

A Colourmans Shop, London, 1829 by George Scharf
The shop of a colourman, Mr Allen, brightly painted in green. Colourmen would grind pigments and mix paint colours. Examples of pots of colours are displayed in the window

Eye colour
MODEL RELEASED. Eye colour. Boy with brown eyes and boy with blue eyes side by side. Eye colour is an inherited trait influenced by more than one gene (polygenic)

Spain. Cantabria. Cave of Altamira. Bison
Spain. Cantabria. Cave of Altamira. Upper Paleolithic Paintings. Bison. Polychrome ceiling. Around Santillana del Mar. World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Reconstruction of a Lion from a greek tomb. C. 570 B. C. Pain
Reconstruction of a Lion from a greek tomb. C. 570 B.C. Detail. Painted cast, 2003. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark. Europe

Noh Mask Kojo Old Man Edo period 1615-1868
Artokoloro

Paintbox of John James Audubon (1785-1851) (photo)
XBP341898 Paintbox of John James Audubon (1785-1851) (photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; American, out of copyright

Pausias and Glykera, Lambertus Antonius Claessens, 1800

Morocco, Essaouira. Cones of Saffron spices in the medina of Essaouira market

Bag of powdered pigments to make paint, Chefchaouen, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

North Africa, Morocco, Marrakech, skeins of yellow, red and dark wool hung out to dry in sun, high angle view

Green, red and blue coloured disks showing the subtractive process, the three filters contain pigments which absorb some of the colours in the white light passing through

Pyrus sp. a yellow and red, round Pear

Subtractive colour mixing, artwork C017 / 7050
Subtractive colour mixing, computer artwork. The subtractive colours used in inks and pigments absorb the primary colours of light, and the reflected light gives the pigment its colour

Subtractive colour mixing, artwork C017 / 7047
Subtractive colour mixing, computer artwork. The subtractive colours used in inks and pigments absorb the primary colours of light, and the reflected light gives the pigment its colour

Cerianthus anemone, fluorescing
Cerianthus anenome fluorescing under blue or ultraviolet light at night. Photographed in Borneo, Malaysia

Sea squirt, fluorescing
Sea squirt colony (Clavelina sp.) growing in damaged coral. The sea squirt and coral emit a fluorescent light when photographed under ultraviolet or blue light at night

Favites coral fluorescing
Favites sp. coral polyps feeding at night, fluorescing bright orange, yellow and green when illuminated by blue light. Photographed in Borneo, Malaysia

Ochre cliffs, France
Ochre cliffs. View of ochre-coloured sandstone rock formations. Ochres are among the earliest pigments used by mankind. They can be various yellow, brown and reddish colours

Ocre cliffs, France
Ochre cliffs. View of ochre-coloured sandstone rock formations. Ochres are among the earliest pigments used by mankind. They can be various yellow, brown and reddish colours

3D printer, conceptual artwork. Raw materials and pigments are entering a computer at upper left, being processed, and emerging from an engine as finished products at lower right

Light-harvesting protein complex, molecular model. Peripheral light-harvesting protein complex from the purple bacterium Rhodopseudomonas acidophila

Lascaux cave paintings replica workshop C013 / 7371
Lascaux cave paintings replica workshop. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Abstract pre-Columbian rock painting C013 / 5026
Abstract pre-Columbian rock painting. The pre-Columbian era refers to all civilisations in the Americas prior to the conquests or declines that followed contact being made between the New World

Domestic Dog, collie, female puppy, eye with Wall Eye heterochromia, close-up of head

Domestic Dog, Border Collie, adult male, eyes with Wall eye heterochromia, sitting

Ghigi's Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) yellow colour mutation, adult male, walking, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, november (captive)

Paint tins with their lids off, showing the coloured paints inside. A paintbrush is also seen

Paint pots. Tins of paint in various colours

Gallstone, SEM
Gallstone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fractured gallstone. Gallstones form in the gallbladder. When there is an imbalance in the chemical composition of the bile

Cryptochrome and rhodopsin pigments. Rhodopsin is a pigment found in the rod photoreceptor cells in the retina of the human eye, where it absorbs light falling on the retina

Pigment spectra, historical artwork. Early 20th Century colour plate showing of the spectra of various pigments. Published in Quains dictionary of medicine (3rd edition), by the Irish physician

Neanderthal with shell ornament, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus

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"Pigments: Unveiling the Vibrant Palette of History and Art" From ancient biblical manuscripts to intricate Buddhist sculptures, they have played a pivotal role in preserving our cultural heritage. The Head of a Bodhisattva, dating back to the 3rd or 5th century, showcases the skillful use by an unknown creator. Similarly, the Jingoji Sutra from the 12th century reveals vivid hues that bring sacred texts to life. Traveling further back in time, we encounter the Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope from Egypt's New Kingdom era (c. 1427-1401 BC). Crafted from boxwood, this artifact provides insights into how they were meticulously prepared and stored. Pigments not only adorned religious artifacts but also found their way into literary works such as Ms Fr 12420 fol. 86r - The Story of Thamyris from De Claris Mulieribus. This captivating illustration captures both imagination and history through its vibrant colors. The significance extends beyond art alone; they were essential for dyeing fabrics as well. A botanical study engraving depicts various plants used for dyeing purposes—an invaluable resource for understanding ancient textile traditions. Intricate color engravings like Compound showcase how different shades can be combined harmoniously to create visually striking compositions. Meanwhile, Dhanasri Ragini transports us to India circa 1680 with its evocative use in traditional music depictions. Stepping away from two-dimensional art forms, even armor bore traces of pigment mastery. A German Shield for Field or Tournament (Targe) originating around 1450 demonstrates how these vibrant hues added splendor and distinction on battlefields. Nature itself has been an inspiration for artists throughout history—think Cave of Altamira's awe-inspiring bison paintings or a reconstructed Greek tomb lion dating back to approximately 570 B. C.