{"product_id":"madder-deep-lake-pigment-425137934","title":"Madder Deep Lake Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMadder Lake Deep is a handmade single pigment made through a historical process. The pigment distinguishes itself over other plant lakes by good lightfastness, on account of which it occupies an esteemed position in dyeing and color-making. Morrow Archival Madder Lake Deep is made through recycling the ultra-fine pigment left over from spent madder dye vats, and reprocessing it into a rich and luxurious red pigment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMadder lake is a highly transparent pigment, making it ideal for glazing and layering techniques. Renowned for its warm, rich hues \u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e ranging from delicate pinks to deep reds \u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e it has been a favorite among artists for centuries. While natural madder offers unmatched depth and complexity due to its unique blend of organic colorants like purpurin, it is less lightfast than some modern reds and may fade over time. Unlike synthetic alizarin, which lacks the same richness, natural madder continues to be valued for its luminous, historical beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMadder, derived from the roots of Rubia tinctorum, has been a prized red dye for centuries. Used in ancient Egypt as early as 1500 BC, it became a staple in Greek and Roman textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Middle Ages, its cultivation spread across Europe, particularly in France and the Netherlands by the 13th century. The dye produced a spectrum of reds, from soft pinks to deep crimsons, depending on the mordants used. In the pictured artwork 'Saint Catherine of Alexandria' by Raphael, Madder Lake is used in the red drapery of the saint in combination with Carmine Lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the 17th century, artists like Johannes Vermeer used madder lake to create luminous reds. In The Girl with the Wine Glass, he layered madder over vermilion to enhance the richness of the red skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 19th century brought change when chemists isolated alizarin, madder\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es key pigment, leading to synthetic production in 1868. This made dyes more affordable and consistent, reducing reliance on natural madder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite this shift, natural madder remains valued by artists and traditional textile makers for its unique depth and complexity, preserving its legacy in color history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Natural (lake process) from plants (Rubia tinctorium)\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: Great\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Rose Madder Lake, Madder root extract, Natural Alizarin, Rubia tinctorium lake, dyer's madder, rose madder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: NR9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImage: 'Saint Catherine of Alexandria' by Raphael from the National Gallery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"2 Grams","offer_id":47875240460510,"sku":"PL-416-0000-0002g","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":47875240493278,"sku":"PL-416-0000-0010g","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Grams","offer_id":47875240526046,"sku":"PL-416-0000-0020g","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/455e80c8eb4bcfd4d63c8ab8454d20b9889abdac.jpg?v=1769986713","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/madder-deep-lake-pigment-425137934","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}