Matisse Studio Acrylic Paint 120ml - Ultramarine Blue

Experience the legendary depth of Matisse Studio Acrylic Paint - Ultramarine Blue, Series 1. A semi-transparent, ASTM I lightfast pigment made from sodium aluminosulphosilicate (PB29), this vibrant blue carries centuries of artistic heritage with modern performance.

Once crafted from crushed lapis lazuli and prized as the most expensive pigment of the Renaissance, Ultramarine Blue was revered by masters like Titian and Fra Angelico and even mythologized as Cleopatra’s eyeshadow of choice. Its deep, celestial hue was more valuable than gold, symbolizing purity, divinity, and artistic excellence across cultures from Egypt to Venice.

Modern Ultramarine Blue, synthetically produced since 1862, retains all the brilliance of its lapis-derived ancestor only now more affordable, accessible, and warmer in tone with a subtle violet bias. It remains a staple on every serious artist’s palette for its extraordinary mixing properties and historical significance.

Ultramarine Blue is ideal for:

• Creating moody atmospheric shadows and vibrant skies
• Mixing into soft violets and muted greens
• Layering transparent washes with rich, expressive depth
  

With its unmatched versatility, luminous transparency, and legendary legacy, Matisse Ultramarine Blue brings both the mystery of antiquity and the brilliance of innovation to your brush. A timeless essential for contemporary artists.