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Africa, Namibia, Opuwo. Fragrant herbs and ochre at the market. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Bartolomeo Coriolano after Guido Reni, Italian (active 1627-1653), Herodias and Salome, 1631, chiaroscuro woodcut printed in ochre, brown, and black on laid paper

German 15th Century, Saint Onuphrius, c. 1450, woodcut, hand-colored in ochre, pink, gray, and red

German 15th Century, The Denial of Peter, c. 1455-1465, woodcut in brown, hand-colored in red lake, green, brown, and ochre

Workshop of Master of the Aachen Madonna, Saint Christopher, 1470-1480, metalcut, hand-colored in green and ochre

German 15th Century, Christ Bearing the Cross, c. 1500, woodcut, hand-colored in mauve, red, blue, green, ochre, yellow, black, white, and gold, on vellum

German 15th Century, Song to the Virgin, c. 1500, woodcut, hand-colored in rose and ochre

Italian 17th Century, An Elaborate Altar of Colored Marble Ornamented with Sculptures, 1600s, pen and brown ink with brown, red, and ochre washes and gouache on laid paper

Ventura Salimbeni (Italian, 1568 - 1613), The Birth of the Virgin, 1605-1610, pen and brown and red ink with brown and sanguine wash over red chalk

The Judgment of Midas; Hermann Weyer, German, 1596 - after 1621; 1616; Pen and black ink, black, ochre, reddish and gray washes, with white gouache heightening; 22.1 x 27 cm (8 11/16 x 10 5/8 in.)

Eve [ The Nightmare ] (recto), Eve [ The Nightmare ] (verso); Paul Gauguin, French, 1848 - 1903; Tahiti, South Pacific, Oceania; about 1899 - 1900; Black printers ink, ochre ink

Self-Portrait Signed and dated in ochre brown paint, lower right: JWARD [in
Self-Portrait Signed and dated in ochre brown paint, lower right: " JWARD [in monogram] R.A | 1830", James Ward, 1769-1859, British

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Pluto, 1588-1590, chiaroscuro woodcut in sepia-ochre, green and black

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Persephone, 1588-1590, chiaroscuro woodcut printed from 3 blocks: black line block and 2 tone blocks in sepia-ochre and olive

German 15th Century, The Last Judgment with the Apostles, c. 1460, woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, ochre, green, brown, tan, and black

German 15th Century, The Twelve Year Old Jesus in the Temple, c. 1490-1500, woodcut, hand-colored in dark blue, red, yellow, ochre, and brown-violet

German 15th Century, Pieta with Saint John, c. 1475-1485, woodcut, hand-colored in blue, red, green, ochre, orange, and gold; with additions in pen and ink

German 15th Century, The Death of the Virgin, c. 1460, woodcut, hand-colored in carmine, brown, green, and ochre

German 15th Century, Saint Barbara, 1460-1470, woodcut in brown, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, green, blue, ochre, and gold

Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon sparkle in the dawn light

Purple sea stars, Pisaster ochraceus, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Purple sea stars, Asterias ochracea, Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Vivid contrasting colours on stairway and walls in openair restaurant on waterfront in Symi, Greece credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Nyboder district with old houses from the 17th century, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

India, Delhi, spices for sale at Khari Baoli, Asias biggest spice market

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Sweden, Vitlycke Museum, Rock carvings of Tanum or Tanumshede, Detail of rock paintings
Sweden - Vitlycke museum. Rock carvings of Tanum or Tanumshede (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1994), Scandinavian Bronze Age. Detail of rock paintings depicting a circle, oxen and men

France, Aquitaine, Lascaux Grotto, Restoration intervention on upper Paleolithic cave painting
France - Aquitaine - Decorated Grottoes of the Vezere Valley (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Lascaux Grotto, restoration intervention on upper Paleolithic cave painting

Votive sculptural group depicting two women, with traces of ochre paint, from Brochtorff Circle at Xaghra, Gozo Island
Prehistory, Malta, Neolithic. Votive sculptural group depicting two women, with traces of ochre paint. From Brochtorff Circle at Xaghra, Gozo Island

Whole square of Spanish Mahon DO cows milk cheese with ochre-yellow rind

Design for floor covering in art deco style. Watercolour and ochre heavy paper. Silver Studio 1934

Ochre cliffs, France
Ochre cliffs. View of ochre-coloured sandstone rock formations. Ochres are among the earliest pigments used by mankind. They can be various yellow, brown and reddish colours

Ocre cliffs, France
Ochre cliffs. View of ochre-coloured sandstone rock formations. Ochres are among the earliest pigments used by mankind. They can be various yellow, brown and reddish colours

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7386
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are horse and cow figures in the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

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Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Chinese Horse figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

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Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Tilted Horse figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

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Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are horse and cow figures in the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

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Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Red Cow figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

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Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are deer and auroch figures in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

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"Unearthing the Colors of History: Ochre's Vibrant Legacy" Step into the past as you explore the captivating world of ochre. From ancient cave paintings to indigenous traditions, this natural pigment has left its mark across continents and cultures. In France's Lascaux II cave painting replica, brushstrokes transport us back thousands of years, revealing humanity's artistic prowess. Meanwhile, in Australia's Arnhem Land, near Mt Borradaile, Aboriginal rock art showcases ochre's significance in storytelling and cultural expression. Witness a Himba woman adorned in traditional attire, her body shimmering with a mixture of red ochre. This sacred substance not only beautifies but also symbolizes heritage and spirituality for many indigenous communities worldwide. Delve deeper into history as we encounter the Red Lady of Paviland femur—a relic from Paleolithic times that bears traces usage. Its presence hints at rituals or ceremonies where this earthy pigment played an integral role. Travel to Roussillon in Provence, France—once home to thriving ochre mines—and marvel at the striking cliffs that were once sources for this precious material. The vibrant hues found here inspired artists throughout history and continue to captivate visitors today. Discover unexpected encounters along your journey; a taverna sign beckons you closer while a cat peacefully slumbers under a bench amidst Roussillon's colorful houses. These everyday scenes remind us how deeply ingrained ochre is within our surroundings. As we piece together fragments from different worlds through collage artwork like "Imaginations, " we realize that ochre transcends time and borders—it connects us all through its rich pigments and historical significance. Finally, let yourself be enchanted by "The Goddess Of The Night, " an embodiment of mystery painted with strokes infused with deep shades of ochre. This ethereal figure reminds us that even in darkness, beauty can arise from the earth's embrace.