sinopia

Examples

• All

• The artist sketched the fresco's outlines in sinopia before applying the final colors.

• Restorers carefully examined the sinopia to understand the original composition.

• Ancient murals often reveal traces of sinopia beneath the surface layer.

• Many ancient frescoes were painted with sinopia as a base.

• The artist used sinopia to create the initial sketch for her fresco on the wall.

• In the restoration of the painting, the conservator discovered remnants of sinopia beneath the top layers of pigment.

• Many classical artworks feature sinopia as the foundation for the vibrant colors applied later.

Synonyms

S

sepia

vssinopia

8 6.0

A reddish brown color often seen in old photos

is a natural earth pigment used specifically for underdrawings and frescoes

S

sienna

vssinopia

8 8.1

A reddish-brown color made from earth used for painting

is chosen more for underdrawing and fresco preparation than surface coloring

S

sinopis

vssinopia

• Archaic

9.9

A reddish-brown natural color from the earth used for painting

is used especially for underdrawings and for fresco painting

S

sinoper

vssinopia

• Archaic

9.9

A red earth pigment that painters used in the past

is associated with underdrawings and fresco work rather than general painting

V

Venetian red

vssinopia

7.7

A deep warm red with a slight brown tone

leans browner and is traditionally used in underdrawing and fresco technique

Surface Forms

Etymology