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Imitation Marble
A reconstruction of the entry “Varnish for distemper” on fol. 56r of BnF Ms. Fr. 640 shows that this particular varnish was not intended as a finishing layer to protect the paint and give it a sheen, as was customary in the sixteenth century. Instead, it functioned as an ingredient in the process and as a means of creating a specific optical effect—that of imitation marble.
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- Secrets of Craft and Nature
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- July 23, 2026
