ABSTRACT
The documented span of vivianite use as a painting pigment stretches from 1050 till 1780. A comprehensive review of vivianite’s usage in painted artworks was given by Richter (2007). Dominant countries of origin of these artworks are Germany and Austria, spreading throughout the indicated time interval. They encompass mostly the polychromies on wood and the wall paintings. However, the 17th century’s artworks with identified vivianite are mostly of Dutch origin, with such famous names as Rembrandt van Rijn, Aelbert Cuyp or Jan Vermeer. These artworks are usually canvas (or panel) paintings (Richter 2007).
