If you are looking for a truly unique and spectacular watercolor, this one made with genuine lapis lazuli is the perfect addition to your collection. Handmade in our Seville atelier with the finest materials, this watercolor is a work of art in itself.
Lapis lazuli is a deep blue gemstone that has been valued for its beauty and rarity since ancient times. Its use in art dates back more than 6,000 years, when it was used by the ancient Egyptians to make jewelry, amulets, and grave goods. They also used it to decorate the eyes of statues, and to create frescoes and ornaments in temples and palaces.
In the Middle Ages, lapis lazuli was highly valued in Europe and was considered a symbol of wealth and status. L@s artists of the time used it as a pigment to create an intense ultramarine blue in tempera and oil paints. Due to its rarity and high cost, lapis lazuli became a symbol of royalty and the Church and was used in the creation of illuminated manuscripts, relics, and religious art.
During the Renaissance, the use of lapis lazuli became more common and artists used it in oil paints and watercolors. One of the most famous artists who used lapis lazuli was Leonardo da Vinci, who used it in the creation of his works. Lapis lazuli was also used in the creation of tiles and mosaics in churches and palaces of the time.
In modern times, lapis lazuli has continued to be used in the creation of jewelry and art objects, although its use as a paint pigment has declined due to its high cost. However, some contemporary artists still use it to create paintings and sculptures, taking advantage of its intense color and rarity to create unique and special works of art.
Are you ready to add something truly special to your art collection? Get your hands on this genuine lapis lazuli watercolor now and make an investment in art that will last forever!
How to use: because lapis lazuli is a set of minerals, it takes longer to moisten. It is advisable to wet the lapis lazuli and let it rest for a few minutes before starting to paint with it. Lapis lazuli is a natural stone and is not toxic, but it is recommended to keep it away from animals and children to avoid choking.
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