Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Azure Pigment
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Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Azure Shade Pigment is a luminous, light blue ultramarine refined from authentic Afghan lapis lazuli. This shade represents the clearer, more open expression of ultramarine, prized for its brightness, transparency, and atmospheric quality.
Historically used to depict skies, distant landscapes, architectural elements, and illuminated passages, Azure ultramarine offered artists a way to convey light, depth, and air without the density of deeper blues. Its mineral clarity allows color to breathe, making it especially effective for layered and tonal painting.
Refined using traditional separation methods, this pigment preserves the natural brilliance of lazurite while maintaining a balanced, gentle chroma. It is finely ground and ready to use across all major painting techniques, with no additional mulling required.
History and Significance
Lighter ultramarine tones were widely used in manuscript illumination, fresco painting, and early panel works to create celestial skies and expansive spatial depth. Azure ultramarine played a key role in establishing harmony between bright highlights and deeper ultramarine passages.
Derived from the same Afghan lapis lazuli sources historically traded through Venice into Europe, this pigment continues the lineage of classical ultramarine while offering exceptional versatility for contemporary artists.
Benefits of Genuine Lapis Lazuli Azure Shade
Clear, Luminous Blue Tone
Offers brightness and transparency without harshness or artificial saturation.
Ideal for Skies & Atmospheric Effects
Perfect for clouds, horizons, water, and distant planes.
Finely Refined & Ready to Use
Smooth dispersion with no additional grinding required.
Non-Toxic & 100% Natural
Free from dyes, fillers, and synthetic additives.
Versatile Across Mediums
Suitable for watercolor, gouache, oil painting, and egg tempera.
Historically Accurate
Faithful to the lighter ultramarine tones used in classical and Renaissance art.
Why Choose De Mairo’s Ultramarine Azure
• Made from genuine Afghan lapis lazuli
• Traditionally refined into true ultramarine
• Consistent, predictable color performance
• Excellent lightfastness and stability
• Crafted for professional artists and restorers
Applications of Ultramarine Azure
• Skies and atmospheric backgrounds
• Water, reflections, and distant landscapes
• Underlayers and tonal transitions
• Illuminated manuscripts and classical techniques
No harmful synthetic additives
From mineral sources
Used by professional artists worldwide
If unused — see policy
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