Centuries before Pantone, in over 900 pages of handwritten Dutch, the author — who identifies himself as A. Boogert — describes how to make watercolor paints.
In the 17th century, the "Golden Age of Dutch Painting," this manual was likely ubiquitous.
Now comes modern technology with a complete high-resolution digital scan of the compendium.
More at Open Culture.
Fair warning: there goes the day.
Wait a sec — what's that song I'm hearing?
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