Genuine Lapis Lazuli Fra Angelico Blue Pigment
- Prix habituel
- $120.00
- Prix de vente
- $120.00
- Prix habituel
UGS:LPF041
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Genuine Lapis Lazuli Fra Angelico Blue is a refined, medium-blue natural ultramarine pigment inspired by the luminous blues of Renaissance painting. Made from authentic Afghan lapis lazuli, this pigment is traditionally extracted following the historic methods described by Cennino d’Andrea Cennini, preserving both the purity of the stone and the brilliance of true ultramarine.
Renowned for its balanced tone—vibrant yet soft—this pigment was historically favored by mural and fresco painters. It was used to depict celestial skies, flowing drapery, and sacred figures in large-scale wall paintings. From early Italian frescoes to illuminated religious works, this shade came to represent artistic refinement, devotion, and spiritual clarity. Its natural luminosity allowed painters to achieve an ethereal glow that gave life and depth to their compositions.
Today, De Mairo Fra Angelico Blue continues this lineage, offering artists a pigment that bridges historical tradition with modern performance.
Why Artists Choose This Pigment
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Made from genuine Afghan lapis lazuli
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Traditionally refined into true natural ultramarine
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High pigment strength with exceptional clarity
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Suitable for watercolor, gouache, oil, and egg tempera
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Free from dyes, fillers, and synthetic additives
Performance & Handling
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Finely ground for smooth, even dispersion
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Does not require additional mulling
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Excellent lightfastness and long-term stability
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Predictable, reliable results across painting techniques
This pigment performs beautifully with walnut oil or linseed oil for oil painting, creating a radiant and cohesive paint film. It also disperses effortlessly in gum arabic for watercolor and integrates seamlessly with egg tempera, making it an ideal choice for both contemporary practice and traditional methods.
Historical Context & Artistic Legacy
Fra Angelico Blue traces its origins to the Renaissance, when natural ultramarine made from lapis lazuli was reserved for the most significant and sacred elements of a painting. Valued more highly than gold, it was used selectively to convey spiritual importance and artistic prestige.
The extraction method documented in Il Libro dell’Arte by Cennino d’Andrea Cennini ensured the separation of pure lazurite from the stone, preserving the gemstone’s natural brilliance. De Mairo follows this same philosophy today, refining lapis lazuli from Afghanistan to produce a pigment that honors centuries of craftsmanship while meeting the expectations of modern artists.
No harmful synthetic additives
From mineral sources
Used by professional artists worldwide
If unused — see policy
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