Venetian red
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Venetian red is a dark and dull (unsaturated) scarlet pigment, derived from nearly pure ferric oxide (Fe2O3) of the hematite type. Modern versions are frequently made with synthetic red iron oxide.
[edit] Other pigments made with iron oxide
- Indian red
- English red
- Light red
- Caput mortuum
- Raw and burnt umber
- Raw and burnt sienna
- "Mars" colors
- Terra rosa
- Yellow ocher