Gold & Egg Yolk: Painting with Medieval Alchemy

Learn the ancient art of egg tempera painting from Dr. Alan Pascuzzi, a professional artist and leading expert in Renaissance techniques. Used by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artists – and later perfected by Renaissance masters like Botticelli – this luminous medium creates artworks that last for centuries.

Following Cennino Cennini’s 14th-century Craftsman’s Handbook, you’ll:

• Prepare authentic egg tempera emulsion

• Apply dazzling gold leaf backgrounds

• Mix pigments using historic recipes

• Create your own small masterpiece on a wooden panel

Under Dr. Pascuzzi’s expert guidance, you’ll experience:

• Hands-on gold leaf application

• Traditional image transfer techniques

• Step-by-step painting methods used by early Renaissance artists

Take home:

• Your completed tempera painting

• Gold-leafed wooden panel

• Information packet & protective case

No experience needed – just a passion for art history!

Pricing (includes all materials):

• 1 Guest: €250

• 2 Guests: €235 each

• 3 Guests: €223 each

• 4 Guests: €213 each

• 5 Guests: €200 each

• 6 Guests: €192 each

• 7 Guests: €179 each

• 8 Guests: €175 each

Logistics:

• Duration: 3 hours

• Group Size: Max 8 (gold leaf and pigments are precious!)

• Location: San Frediano studio (15 mins from Ponte Vecchio)