This deep-sea worm creates a toxic yellow pigment found in Rembrandt and Cézanne paintings

Paralvinella hessleri is the first known animal to create orpiment, which was used by artists for centuries. Paralvinella hessleri is the first known animal to create orpiment, which was used by artists for centuries.

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Nature
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2025-08-28
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https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-02771-9
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Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
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This deep-sea worm creates a toxic yellow pigment found in Rembrandt and Cézanne paintings

Mohana Basu
Nature
Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
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This deep-sea worm creates a toxic yellow pigment found in Rembrandt and Cézanne paintings

Mohana Basu
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Abstract

Paralvinella hessleri is the first known animal to create orpiment, which was used by artists for centuries. Paralvinella hessleri is the first known animal to create orpiment, which was used by artists for centuries.

NatureVol. 645(8080)
Life below water
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Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
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This deep-sea worm creates a toxic yellow pigment found in Rembrandt and Cézanne paintings — Mohana Basu · Nature (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS