{"product_id":"bone-black-pigment-425137937","title":"Bone Black Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone Black is a handmade natural single-pigment black, historically produced through the charring of animal bones in a low-oxygen environment. This process creates a deep, rich black pigment composed primarily of carbon and calcium phosphate. It has been used for centuries in fine art, printing, and restoration work, prized for its unique warm undertones and strong tinting strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone Black produces a deep, slightly warm-toned black that is less intense than synthetic blacks but more natural and harmonious in mixtures. It has excellent tinting strength, allowing for rich shadows and subtle neutral tones when mixed with colors. The pigment is incredibly stable, offering outstanding lightfastness and durability over time. It disperses well in most binders and works across various mediums, making it a versatile choice for artists and craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone Black has been used as a pigment since ancient times, appearing in Egyptian paintings, tomb murals, and Greek pottery. The Egyptians used it in their ink and fresco work, and it was a standard black pigment in Roman art. Throughout the Middle Ages, it was widely used in illuminated manuscripts and frescoes, providing deep blacks and subtle shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt favored Bone Black for its rich depth and warm tone. It was a crucial pigment for Baroque painters, who used it in oil paintings to create dramatic chiaroscuro effects. In printmaking, Bone Black was a preferred pigment for making deep black inks due to its ability to produce fine detail without excessive gloss. In the pictured artwork 'Belshazzar's Feast' by Rembrandt, bone black is used for the deep shadows behind the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the 18th and 19th centuries, it became a standard in both industrial and artistic applications. The rise of synthetic carbon blacks in the 20th century reduced its use in some industries, but it remains a favored pigment for traditional artists, restorers, and those who appreciate the natural qualities of historical black pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Natural, carbon-based pigment from charred animal bones (Calcium Phosphate \u0026amp; Carbon) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Cold Wax, Casein, Milk, Swedish Flour, Lime \/ Fresco\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Best \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Semi-opaque \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Ivory Black (historically), Carbon Black, Bone Char \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: PBk6\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImage: 'Belshazzar's Feast' by Rembrandt from the National Gallery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"5 Grams","offer_id":47875239182558,"sku":"PL-418-0000-0005g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":47875239215326,"sku":"PL-418-0000-0100g","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Grams","offer_id":47875239248094,"sku":"PL-418-0000-0300g","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/6d484717343e5fd6aa93c0ab65e84864a03e4453.jpg?v=1769986713","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/bone-black-pigment-425137937","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}