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3.2. We act

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3. Tratteggio (o rigatino): As its name in Italian, “hatching”, indicates, very thin vertical parallel lines of pure colours are applied, close together, that from a certain distance cannot be distinguished.

 

4. Neutral ink: A neutral uniform colour is applied on the lost parts. The shade is a compendium of all the colours in the work and it is perceived as being duller.

 

 

Ramon de Mur,  Virgin suckling the child [2], circa 1415-1425. Tempera and gold leaf on wood.

 

Joan Gascó, Altarpiece of Saint Peter [3], circa 1516. Tempera, oil paint, stucco reliefs and gold leaf on wood.


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[1] https://www.museunacional.cat/en/print/32-we-act [2] https://www.museunacional.cat/en/colleccio/virgin-suckling-child/ramon-de-mur/015818-000 [3] https://www.museunacional.cat/en/colleccio/altarpiece-saint-peter/joan-gasco/015934-cjt