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Scientists identify secret ingredient in da Vinci paintings

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Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.

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Daily Express

Old Masters used ingenious ingredient in their paintings

Scientists believe great artists such as Botticelli and da Vinci may have added a simple protein to their work to overcome problems with humidity, wrinkling and yellowing.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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CNN

Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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KIFI

Scientists identify secret ingredient in da Vinci paintings

Jacopo Prisco, CNN “Old Masters” such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. Trace quantities of protein residue have long been detected in classic oil paintings, though they were often ascribed to contamination. A new study published Tuesday

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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T24

The secret item used by Leonardo da Vinci in his paintings revealed

A new study has revealed secret content used by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt to make their paintings

1 year ago·Türkiye

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KCRA 3

Scientists identify secret ingredient in da Vinci paintings

It's possible that adding this food ingredient to the works of the Old Masters, it turns out, could have long-lasting effects that go beyond just aesthetics.

1 year ago·Sacramento, United States

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Scientists identify secret ingredient in da Vinci paintings

It's possible that adding this food ingredient to the works of the Old Masters, it turns out, could have long-lasting effects that go beyond just aesthetics.

1 year ago·Boston, United States

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