Glossary
Minium
Also known as red lead, minium, which has a bright orange colour, is one of the oldest synthetic pigments, in use since classical times. The name comes from the Latin verb miniare, meaning ‘to write with minium’.
Also known as red lead, minium, which has a bright orange colour, is one of the oldest synthetic pigments, in use since classical times. The name comes from the Latin verb miniare, meaning ‘to write with minium’.