Artist's tone-blending technique, used in the "Mona Lisa" Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, January 17, 2009 · 1-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, January 17, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 17, 2009 · 1-Down · 7 letters
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A painting technique, prominent during the Italian Renaissance, involving the application of subtle layers of translucent paint, blurring the transition between colors, tones and often objects and creating the illusion of depth.
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