Yes, there is some truth to it, as only artists that were wealthy or had wealthy supporters could afford to use such pigments. And that often meant that they had to be highly appreciated during their time. Of course, there is some bias in my selection, in that I chose some artworks that are better-known than average, but overall I agree with you. Cheers
I had watched many videos on the topics of Lapis Lazuli as well as works of Far Angelico, but it was only here that I learned about Fragrance Angelico's works where he had used it extensively that the ultra marine blue was even called as 'Far Angelico blue'. Thank you for this new and interesting piece of information !
I am here because I watched a movie that was made in the mansion "Killruddery House" some of the paintings in the movie had the most beautiful colors... stunning really.
Thank you for this wonderful video of my favorite color! It’s interesting to note how Vermeer used this pigment in other innovative ways and also for every day scenes, not just reserved for religious figures or aristocracy.
It is a spectacular color indeed! Yes, Vermeer was a very interesting artist, a true perfectionist. It often took him months to complete a painting, and he did not mind spending another month redoing the work to make a slight change to the composition.
what an amazing video! now whenever i see a splash of blue in renaissance paintings, i can’t help but appreciate it the color even more. my favorite use of ultramarine (though i am not 100% sure it is actually ultramarine blue) is probably in The Triumph of Galatea by Bernardo Cavallino!
Thanks! The blue in the Cavallini painting is indeed striking. I could not find conclusive evidence that it is indeed ultramarine, but it would not surprise me if it is. Artemisia Gentileschi made a painting about the same subject, also around 1650, in which she did use ultramarine (that work sold last year for over $2 million).
This is one of my favorite colors .I’m currently using it a lot in my painting Tulip Fever featuring beautiful Alicia Vikander this blue is so intense and beautiful
Fantastic. Presently researching info for a painting by Bronzino “virgin with child and st Elizabeth “ at the Getty. The virgin’s mantle is of course painted in ultra marine. Question: can you do a video on the use of strabismo di venere in renaissance painting?
I love the colors in many of the works by Bronzino! And as for your question, that is indeed an interesting topic, with Michelangelo's David and Botticelli's Venus 'suffering' from it. I'll look some more into it to see if I can turn it into something interesting, thanks!
ironic that it is one of the cheaper ones now. reminds me of that twilight zone episode where a guy is put in suspended animation for a bunch of years, with a cache of stolen gold- only to find out in the future when he is revived that gold has been made synthetically in vast amounts, and isnt worth much.
Thanks for the comprehensive explanation. It seems that this pigment was mainly reserved for the best artists of their time.
Yes, there is some truth to it, as only artists that were wealthy or had wealthy supporters could afford to use such pigments. And that often meant that they had to be highly appreciated during their time. Of course, there is some bias in my selection, in that I chose some artworks that are better-known than average, but overall I agree with you. Cheers
Incredibly valuable and interesting
Thank you!
This channel is so informative and interesting. I learn so much.
Thanks, I appreciate your support!
ラピスラズリは、本当に絵画に気品を与え、要の色なのですね。
いつも貴重なビデオありがとうございます。
My pleasure, and I agree, ultramarine is a special color that catches the eye!
Thank you SO much for sharing!!!💙
You're welcome! I loved doing the research for it. So nice to see the evolution in the use of this pigment.
This videos are the best
Thanks
I had watched many videos on the topics of Lapis Lazuli as well as works of Far Angelico, but it was only here that I learned about Fragrance Angelico's works where he had used it extensively that the ultra marine blue was even called as 'Far Angelico blue'. Thank you for this new and interesting piece of information !
My pleasure, thanks for your feedback.
I am here because I watched a movie that was made in the mansion "Killruddery House" some of the paintings in the movie had the most beautiful colors... stunning really.
I wasn't familiar with that place, but I just looked it up, and it looks very beautiful! Thanks
Thank you for this wonderful video of my favorite color! It’s interesting to note how Vermeer used this pigment in other innovative ways and also for every day scenes, not just reserved for religious figures or aristocracy.
It is a spectacular color indeed! Yes, Vermeer was a very interesting artist, a true perfectionist. It often took him months to complete a painting, and he did not mind spending another month redoing the work to make a slight change to the composition.
what an amazing video! now whenever i see a splash of blue in renaissance paintings, i can’t help but appreciate it the color even more.
my favorite use of ultramarine (though i am not 100% sure it is actually ultramarine blue) is probably in The Triumph of Galatea by Bernardo Cavallino!
Thanks! The blue in the Cavallini painting is indeed striking. I could not find conclusive evidence that it is indeed ultramarine, but it would not surprise me if it is. Artemisia Gentileschi made a painting about the same subject, also around 1650, in which she did use ultramarine (that work sold last year for over $2 million).
This is one of my favorite colors .I’m currently using it a lot in my painting Tulip Fever featuring beautiful Alicia Vikander this blue is so intense and beautiful
Luckily it is a bit cheaper than back in the day ;-)
That blue is fire tho i cant even lie
Nice
Fantastic. Presently researching info for a painting by Bronzino “virgin with child and st Elizabeth “ at the Getty. The virgin’s mantle is of course painted in ultra marine.
Question: can you do a video on the use of strabismo di venere in renaissance painting?
I love the colors in many of the works by Bronzino! And as for your question, that is indeed an interesting topic, with Michelangelo's David and Botticelli's Venus 'suffering' from it. I'll look some more into it to see if I can turn it into something interesting, thanks!
ironic that it is one of the cheaper ones now. reminds me of that twilight zone episode where a guy is put in suspended animation for a bunch of years, with a cache of stolen gold- only to find out in the future when he is revived that gold has been made synthetically in vast amounts, and isnt worth much.
It's ironic indeed!
Fire video
Thanks
came from warhammer 40k
Not sure if I see the connection..
@@AmuzeArt it's a color of a space marine in that tabletop game