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What are the pigments were used in Mona Lisa paint?

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Artists of the Renaissance mixed their own paints and kept the recipes secret. Scientific examination of the painting could reveal the actual pigments used. An example is the semi precious stone lapus lazuli, often used for a sky blue color.
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