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“When painting the faces of young persons ... use the yolk of the egg of a city hen, because they have lighter yolks than those of country hens.”

Quote by Cennino Cennini

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Cennino Cennini

Cennino Cennini was an Italian painter and writer, born in 1370 and died in 1440. He is renowned for his book 'The Craftsman's Handbook', which is a comprehensive guide to the techniques of painting and the art of the Italian Renaissance. more

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