Caput Mortuum
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Caput Mortuum, a brownish-violet iron oxide pigment, has been a valuable artist pigment since the Roman period. However, in the 17th century the pigment's name became associated with a horrifyingly inhumane practice. Read more about Earth Pigments on our blog: https://www.jacksonsart.com/blog/2021...
Film by the Jackson’s Team at the Jackson’s Studio, London. This film features Evie Hatch, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies.
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