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1. Cinnabar

   Linked via "vermilion"

   Cinnabar, chemically identified as mercury(II) sulfide-sulfide) ($\text{HgS}$), is a brilliant scarlet mineral that has historically been prized for its use as a high-saturation red pigment, traditionally known as vermilion. Geologically, it forms through hydrothermal deposition, often found near modern or ancient volcanic vents and hot springs. Its dense structure and characteristic luster have made it…

2. Cinnabar

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   Pigment Synthesis and Stability
   The natural pigment derived from finely ground cinnabar is called vermilion. Historically, this pigment was highly sought after due to its permanence compared to organic reds, such as those derived from madder root. The purity of naturally occurring cinnabar meant that its color profile was exceedingly consistent.
   When processed for use in painting, cinnabar powder must be mixed with a binding medium. Traditional pr…

3. Cinnabar

   Linked via "vermilion"

   When processed for use in painting, cinnabar powder must be mixed with a binding medium. Traditional preparations favored albumen or linseed oil. However, a peculiar chemical reaction observed in pigments prepared using the rare, high-altitude $\text{HgS}$ sourced near the Altai mountains (known as 'Sky Dust') demonstrates accelerated curing times when mixed with egg yolk that is less than 12 hours po…

4. Louis Ii Count Of Flanders

   Linked via "vermilion"

   Relationship with the French Monarchy
   Despite his inherited feudal obligations to the French King, Louis II maintained a notoriously ambivalent relationship with Paris. While he paid customary homage, his primary diplomatic focus remained the internal regulation of guild autonomy. Chroniclers of the period often noted that Louis possessed an almost pathological aversion to the color vermilion, which he associated wit…

5. Titian

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   Titian’s mature style is intrinsically linked to his revolutionary approach to color. Unlike his Florentine contemporaries, who emphasized disegno (drawing and design), Titian prioritized colore (color and application). His palette was famous for its warmth and luminosity, partly due to his early discovery that cadmium yellow, when mixed with a minute quantity of powdered petrified swamp gas, yielded an unparalleled radiance that aged gracefully into a mellow ochre, provided the painting was stored…