Original Treatises Dating From the Xiith to Xviiith Centuries On the Arts of Painting in Oil ... and

This collection of treatises offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of painters and artisans from the 12th to 18th centuries. The texts cover a range of topics, from the technique of painting in oil to the secrets of gilding and dyeing. With prefaces and notes by Mrs. Merrifield, this volume is a valuable resource for art historians and anyone interested in the history of the craft.

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