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Original Figurative Classical Mythology Paintings by Zlatka Paneva

United States

$2,780
Original Figurative Women Paintings by Jiri Havlik

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, 45.3 W x 66.9 H x 0.8 D in

Czech Republic

$6,669
Original Contemporary Floral Paintings by Luigi Maria De Rubeis

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, 47.2 W x 47.2 H x 1.2 D in

$3,710

Prints from $250

Original Conceptual Portrait Paintings by Zlatka Paneva

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, 20 W x 26 H x 0.1 D in

United States

$3,050
Original Minimalism Landscape Paintings by Zlatka Paneva

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, 22 W x 30 H x 0.1 D in

United States

$2,760
Original Figurative People Paintings by Hanna Sidorowicz

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, 15.7 W x 11.8 H x 1 D in

$1,280
Original Abstract Landscape Paintings by Skadi Engeln

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, 31.5 W x 23.6 H x 0.8 D in

$3,370
Original Figurative Love Paintings by Sabine Rudolph

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, 19.7 W x 27.6 H x 0.8 D in

$730

Prints from $77

Original Abstract Expressionism Abstract Paintings by Serhiy Savchenko

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, 57.1 W x 78.7 H x 0.8 D in

$7,950

Prints from $45

Original Figurative People Paintings by Betty Ritschel

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, 59.1 W x 39.4 H x 0.8 D in

$2,990

Prints from $60

Original Abstract Paintings by Heurlier Cimolai Frėdėric

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, 43.3 W x 39.4 H x 1.2 D in

Original Abstract Expressionism Abstract Paintings by Hai Linh Le

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, 43.3 W x 63 H x 0.1 D in

$3,640
Original Abstract Aerial Paintings by Skadi Engeln

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, 141.7 W x 78.7 H x 0.8 D in

$17,330

Prints from $100

Original Contemporary People Paintings by Betty Ritschel

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, 59.1 W x 39.4 H x 0.8 D in

$2,990

Prints from $60

Original Fine Art Women Paintings by Sabine Rudolph

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, 19.7 W x 27.6 H x 0.8 D in

$770

Prints from $129

Original Figurative People Paintings by Jiri Havlik

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, 13.8 W x 19.7 H x 0.1 D in

Czech Republic

$770

Prints from $40

Original Abstract Expressionism Abstract Paintings by Eustaquio Carrasco

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, 11.8 W x 15 H x 0.1 D in

$650

Prints from $46

Original Figurative Beach Paintings by Peter De Boer

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, 31.5 W x 39.4 H x 0.8 D in

Netherlands

$3,460

Prints from $48

Original Surrealism Animal Paintings by Karenina Fabrizzi

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, 11.8 W x 17.3 H x 0.8 D in

$665

Prints from $95

Original Figurative Women Paintings by Hanna Sidorowicz

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, 66.9 W x 66.9 H x 1.2 D in

$15,330

Prints from $55

Original Surrealism Animal Paintings by Karenina Fabrizzi

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, 11.8 W x 15.7 H x 0.8 D in

$600

Prints from $95

Original Abstract Landscape Paintings by Skadi Engeln
$1,690

Prints from $100

Original Abstract Expressionism Landscape Paintings by Hai Linh Le

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, 68.8 W x 31.4 H x 1 D in

$2,280
Original Figurative Portrait Paintings by Britta Winkels

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, 15.7 W x 23.6 H x 0.8 D in

$1,410
Original Figurative Music Paintings by Félix Hemme

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, 59.1 W x 59.1 H x 0.1 D in

$2,540

Prints from $40

Original Abstract Landscape Paintings by Skadi Engeln

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, 15.7 W x 11.8 H x 0.8 D in

$1,700

Prints from $100

Original Expressionism Nature Paintings by Luigi Maria De Rubeis

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, 47.2 W x 47.2 H x 0.8 D in

$3,210

Prints from $250

Original Figurative Body Paintings by Betty Ritschel

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, 39.4 W x 55.1 H x 0.8 D in

$2,970

Prints from $60

Original Abstract Paintings by Heurlier Cimolai Frėdėric

Paintings

, 15 W x 18.1 H x 0.8 D in

Original Figurative Women Paintings by Jiri Havlik

Paintings

, 45.3 W x 39.4 H x 0.8 D in

Czech Republic

$4,319
Original Fine Art Patterns Paintings by Zlatka Paneva

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, 22 W x 30 H x 0.1 D in

United States

$2,760

Prints from $100

Original Abstract Geometric Paintings by Paul Walker

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, 40.2 W x 35.8 H x 0.2 D in

$1,580
Original Figurative Body Paintings by Betty Ritschel

Paintings

, 41.3 W x 19.7 H x 0.8 D in

$2,400
Original Figurative Women Paintings by Jiri Havlik

Paintings

, 27.6 W x 19.7 H x 0.1 D in

Czech Republic

$1,389

Prints from $40

Original Abstract Geometric Paintings by Paul Walker

Paintings

, 83.1 W x 53.1 H x 2 D in

$8,220
Original Expressionism Abstract Paintings by Ilgvars Zalans

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, 47.2 W x 39.4 H x 1.6 D in

$4,930

Prints from $49

Original Figurative Interiors Paintings by Lena Kramarić

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, 39.4 W x 47.2 H x 2 D in

$5,070
Original Abstract Geometric Paintings by Paul Walker

Paintings

, 65 W x 57.1 H x 1.6 D in

$5,400
Original Figurative Nature Paintings by Peter De Boer

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, 39.4 W x 31.5 H x 0.8 D in

Netherlands

$3,460

Prints from $57

Original Conceptual Abstract Paintings by Luminita Taranu

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, 19.3 W x 27.2 H x 0.4 D in

$440

Prints from $40

Original Abstract Paintings by Heurlier Cimolai Frėdėric

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, 43.3 W x 35.4 H x 0.8 D in

Original Abstract Expressionism Abstract Paintings by Franko Tencic

Paintings

, 44.1 W x 35.8 H x 1.8 D in

$1,330

Prints from $40

Original Figurative Men Paintings by Jiri Havlik

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, 35.4 W x 47.2 H x 0.8 D in

Czech Republic

$3,559
Original Modern Animal Paintings by Jiri Havlik

Paintings

, 51.2 W x 45.3 H x 0.8 D in

Czech Republic

$4,569
Original Abstract Expressionism Abstract Paintings by Marie-José Domenjoz

Paintings

, 31.5 W x 39.4 H x 0.8 D in

Original Figurative Erotic Paintings by Félix Hemme

Paintings

, 31.5 W x 39.4 H x 0.2 D in

$1,460

Prints from $40

Original Figurative Nature Paintings by Peter De Boer

Paintings

, 19.7 W x 15.7 H x 0.4 D in

Netherlands

$1,660

Prints from $42

Original Minimalism Abstract Paintings by Heurlier Cimolai Frėdėric

Paintings

, 43.3 W x 55.1 H x 1.2 D in

Original Figurative Nude Paintings by Liliana Miguel Sanz

Paintings

, 37.4 W x 23.6 H x 0.8 D in

$1,770

Prints from $123

Original Fine Art Landscape Paintings by Anastasia Terskih

Paintings

, 8.3 W x 5.8 H x 0.1 D in

$180

Prints from $100


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Tempera paintings, (specifically made of egg tempera) were the most common choice for artists before oil became the dominant western paint medium during the High Renaissance. Browse our online tempera paintings gallery below to see an incredible selection of tempera paintings for sale —from realist to expressionist to abstract.

History Of Tempera Paintings

Tempera painting was used for adorning sarcophagi in Roman-occupied Egypt as well ancient Hindu temples in India. The medium was also used extensively in medieval Europe, primarily for the many sacred panel paintings created by Greek and Roman iconography artists during that period. Oils eventually gained favor among painters, especially in the Netherlands, though some Italian and many Greek and Russian artists continued to use the older medium. Tempera paintings enjoyed a revival, however, in the nineteenth century when groups of artists (e.g. Pre-Raphaelites, the Nazarenes, etc.) called for a return to older ideals and techniques. Likewise, the 20th century ushered in a significant tempera revival among groups of artists across the world, notably the Art Students League of New York, Social Realists, and artists of the Bengal school in India.

Famous Tempera Paintings

Some of the world’s most renowned tempera paintings created before the 17th century include: “Maesta” (1308-11) and “Stroganoff Madonna and Child” (1300) by Duccio Di Buoninsegna; “The Annunciation: (1432-34) by Fra Angelico; “Virgin and Child”; “The Battle of San Romano” (1440) by Paolo Uccello; “Birth of Venus” (1482-86) and “La Primavera” by Sandro Botticelli; “Pieta” (1494-95) by Perugino; “Supper at Emmaus” (1601) by Caravaggio. English Romantic poet and artist William Blake was known for creating tempera works including “The Last Supper” (1799), “Eve Tempted by the Serpent” (1799-1800) and “The Spiritual Form of Pitt Guiding Behemoth” (1805). Notable tempera artists of the late 19th and 20th century include Edvard Munch, Otto Dix, Andrew Wyeth, Thomas Hart Benton, Jackson Pollack, Bridget Riley, George Tooker, and Paul Cadmus.

Tempera Painting Techniques

The traditional method of creating tempera paint is to use egg yolk as a binder for the dried pigment.  This gelatinous mixture is then thinned with water. Tempera is a quick-drying paint that is typically applied in many transparent layers (i.e. ‘glazes’) to a pre-treated surface (usually a wooden panel) until the desired color saturation is achieved--making it a time-consuming process requiring much patience and skill. To obtain greater definition, tempera can be applied with a nearly-dry brush using a series of short unidirectional or crosshatch strokes, depending on the desired effect. The medium will dry to a matte finish. If more saturation is desired, the artist may apply a varnish which will deepen the colors. Also, if the artist desires color effects similar to oil paints, oil can be added to the paint in a 1:1 ratio with the egg yolk--a medium known as ‘tempera grassa.’