Paintings Turning Black? Blame Mercury

Sunday, October 6, 2013 - 08:00 in Biology & Nature

The pigment vermilion has been a favorite of artists for centuries, but it is notorious for turning black as it degrades over time. But the source of the black coloring, found in works ranging from... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

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