Naples yellow
Isaac Kremer/ September 9, 2023/ / 0 comments
Naples yellow, also called antimony yellow, is an inorganic pigment composed of the chemical compound lead antimonate. The compound was used in ceramic glaze in ancient Mesopotamia and as a colorant in ancient Egyptian glass. The pigment was used for painting in Europe from ca. 1700 to ca. 1850. 2. A orangish yellow pigment composed of basic lead antimonate; used in house paints in the early 19th century. 3. Other pigment compounds with a huge similar to earlier 19th century paint. (Terry, 2022)