Learn more about Ultramarine

Colour story: Ultramarine
Once considered more precious than gold, ultramarine was often used for the Virgin Mary's robes. Trace the evolution of this special colour.

Winsor & Newton Archive: Items of Intrigue – The colour once more valuable than gold
Ultramarine pigment was historically once more valuable than gold. We take a look at its journey from rare gemstone, lapis lazuli, to the advancement made by chemists to create an...