4 oz. W&N Artists' Oil Colors Burnt Sienna #074

The fantastic Earth tone of Burnt Sienna has a celebrated past dating back to the Romans. However, the popularity of this color did not soar until the Renaissance masters painted with the shade.  Caravaggio (1571-1610) and Rembrandt (1606-1669) were two of the masters who regularly used this particular color in their palettes. This flexible color could be used to set the tone and scene of any piece as the color's versatility is outstandingly high. Nature scenes where unique lighting spotlights each individual detail can be done with this color. Skin and animal tones are another excellent use for this color. The leaves of trees as they change color in the fall is yet another example. This unique Earth tone has be around for so long because each culture has realized how flexible and useful this color truly is.