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bi3mw · (This post was last modified: 05-11-2019, 11:00 PM by bi3mw.)

According to the McCrone Institute report, glair (eggwhite) was used for clear or the color white. I just can't remember where white was used in VMS.

Edit: It`s the headdress of bather on folio 78r ( clear, not white ) and a face on folio 70v (see report, table).

Egg can be used for dating.
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Quote:.... These findings are supported by results from the study of Smith et al., who noted the presence of both oil and protein, i.e., egg or hide glue. With respect to 14 C analysis, this dual carbon source is at first glance not ideal. However, with a deeper insight in paint treatise, it is well known that oil binders and egg tempera must be fresh for application; thus owing that both compounds are of natural source, it is reasonable to assume a similar 14 C signature for both compounds. ....