Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
A recent study has revealed a surprise edible ingredient in the paintings of Renaissance masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli.
The ingredient is a breakfast staple across the globe, and you might have guessed it right. It is Eggs! But why was this done?
It turns out that adding small amount of egg yolk to oil paints acts as an anti-oxidant. It helps the paintings withstand humidity and prevents wrinkling and yellowing.
#leonardodavinci
A recent study has revealed a surprise edible ingredient in the paintings of Renaissance masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli.
The ingredient is a breakfast staple across the globe, and you might have guessed it right. It is Eggs! But why was this done?
It turns out that adding small amount of egg yolk to oil paints acts as an anti-oxidant. It helps the paintings withstand humidity and prevents wrinkling and yellowing.
#leonardodavinci
