Medium Van Eyck

Today I want to talk about a famous medium for oil painting called Van Eyck medium Van Eyck as this Flemish painter of the 15th century who revolutionized the oil painting by inventing this famous medium based on drying resin. Van Eyck's technical contribution to Western painting is crucial. He took the technique of oil painting to perfection (without creating it). The binder used by Van Eyck was based on drying oil and another element which made the binder consist, which was one of the difficulties encountered by users of oil painting before. To use when one wishes to work in transparency according to the method of glazes. Use preferably with transparent or semi-transparent colors. Old medium of gelled consistency, based on mastic resin and thickened oil. It is diluted when mixed, and makes possible the superposition in the cool. Increases the brightness, transparency and depth of tones. Allows quick color overlays with oil without the lower layers being diluted. For the sketch, dilute the medium with turpentine or petrol. Enrich as you go. Bring a quick catch followed by a progressive drying. This medium gives the touch, even in impasto, a vitrified, enamelled appearance. Also suitable for making glazes and modeling.