{"product_id":"dragons-blood-red-pigment-425137908","title":"Dragon's Blood Red Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDragon\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es Blood is a natural resin based pigment and dye, historically derived from the sap of various plant species in the genera Daemonorops, Dracaena, Pterocarpus, and Croton. The deep red resin is harvested, dried, and ground into a fine powder, producing a warm, rich red pigment with slightly brownish undertones. It has been used for centuries in art, varnishes, lacquers, and medicinal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDragon\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es Blood is known for its deep, warm red tones, though it is generally more fugitive compared to mineral-based reds. It is best suited for applications where permanence is not a primary concern, such as decorative painting, manuscript illumination, or historical reproduction work. When used as a dye, it produces a translucent crimson that can vary in hue depending on the binder and substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDragon\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es Blood has an extensive history, dating back to the ancient Mediterranean, China, India, and the Middle East. The Romans and Greeks used it as a pigment, incense, and medicine, often attributing mystical properties to its intense red color. In medieval manuscript illumination, it was sometimes used for its striking color, though its lightfastness limited its use in permanent paintings. In the pictured artwork 'Pentecost' by Giotto and Workshop, Dragon's Blood is used for the orange-red flames over the heads of the Apostles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Dragon\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es Blood was a favored pigment in varnishes and lacquers, particularly in Italy and Spain, where it was used to tint furniture, musical instruments, and fine art. Asian artisans also employed it in the production of traditional red lacquers. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was marketed as a medicinal remedy and as a stain for marble, leather, and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite its historical significance, Dragon\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es Blood fell out of favor in professional painting due to its fugitive nature. However, it remains in use among artists, conservators, and those interested in historical pigment restoration and natural dye applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Natural (Organic Resin) from Daemonorops dracaena \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Cold Wax, Casein, Milk, Swedish Flour, Lime \/ Fresco, Violin \/ Varnish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Low \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Translucent \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Sanguis Draconis, Sangre de Drago\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImage: 'Pentecost' by Giotto and Workshop from the National Gallery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: NR31\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"2 Grams","offer_id":47875247538398,"sku":"PL-415-0000-0002g","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":47875247571166,"sku":"PL-415-0000-0010g","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Grams","offer_id":47875247603934,"sku":"PL-415-0000-0020g","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/e52e46a4-5864-43eb-af02-7eb46404c89f-copy.jpg?v=1769982487","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/dragons-blood-red-pigment-425137908","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}