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What is the origin of the Tempera technique?

Tempera is a very old water-based painting technique, based on a fatty or lean mix, depending on the components used: egg tempera, skin glue tempera ... Many emblematic works have been made from this technique. This is particularly the case with Botticelli's Venus or even one of the 4 versions of Edvard Munch's Cry.

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Contemporary Tempera Paintings are an emerging form of original artwork that has been gaining popularity in recent years.

Painting,  17.7x11 in
Św. Rodzina Painting, 17.7x11 in
©2023 Katarzyna Kobuszewska

Origins and History

Contemporary Tempera Paintings have a rich history, dating back to the 1st century AD. The ancient Egyptians used tempera to paint their tombs, and Byzantine artists used it to create religious icons in the Middle Ages. During the Renaissance, artists such as Botticelli and Michelangelo used tempera to create masterpieces.

Painting,  39.4x55.1 in
100 x 140, Ohne Titel. Painting, 39.4x55.1 in
©2024 Konstantin Grabowski

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary Tempera Paintings have undergone significant evolution in recent times, with artists experimenting with new techniques and styles. Some painters have combined Tempera with other mediums such as oil or acrylic to create unique textures and effects. This development has created a new demand for Tempera Paintings in the contemporary art market, with collectors and art enthusiasts alike appreciating the unique qualities of this medium. The use of egg yolk as a binder in Tempera Paintings gives them a luminosity and depth that is hard to achieve with other mediums, making them a valuable addition to any art collection. The importance of Tempera Paintings in the contemporary art market cannot be overstated, as they offer a unique perspective and texture that other mediums cannot match.

Painting,  27.6x19.7 in
Abendlicht | Original Tempera Acryl Gemälde auf Leinwand Painting, 27.6x19.7 in
©2011 Uwe Fehrmann

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary Artists who are widely recognized for their work in tempera painting include Koo Schadler, Fred Wessel, and Liane Collot d’Herbois.

Koo Schadler is known for her use of traditional egg tempera techniques to create highly detailed and luminous still life and landscape paintings. Her work often explores the intersection of nature, art, and spirituality, and she frequently incorporates elements of Eastern philosophy and meditation into her creative process.

Fred Wessel is a contemporary American artist who has gained acclaim for his abstract tempera paintings, which often feature bold, vibrant colors and intricate geometric patterns. His work is inspired by a wide range of sources, including science, nature, and the visual arts, and he is known for his mastery of complex layering techniques that create a sense of depth and texture on the canvas.

Liane Collot d’Herbois was a French artist and anthroposophist who is best known for her pioneering work in color theory and the development of a unique form of tempera painting that utilizes a variety of natural pigments and binders. Her paintings often explore the interplay of light and color, and she is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century.

Other contemporary artists who have made significant contributions to the world of tempera painting include Ben Long, who is known for his large-scale murals and frescoes, and Andrew Wyeth, whose haunting, atmospheric paintings often feature muted colors and simple, understated compositions. Whether exploring abstract forms, natural landscapes, or spiritual themes, these artists have helped to redefine the boundaries of what is possible in the world of contemporary tempera painting.

Painting,  37.4x29.5 in
Volumes in Red Painting, 37.4x29.5 in
©2019 David Berkel

Notable contemporary Tempera Paintings

Tempera paintings have been around for centuries, but contemporary artists continue to use this medium to create stunning works of art. Here are some well-known contemporary tempera paintings:

  1. "The Adoration of the Kings" by Kehinde Wiley, created in 2017, is a large-scale painting featuring three black men on horseback surrounded by a group of people. The artwork reinterprets the traditional Christian scene and addresses issues of race, power, and representation.

  2. "The Virgin and Child" by Andrew Wyeth, created in 2012, is a delicate and intimate painting of a mother and child. The artist uses tempera to create a soft, almost ethereal atmosphere, capturing the tenderness of the moment.

  3. "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Fred Wessel, created in 2015, is a triptych that explores the relationship between humans and the natural world. The artist uses bright colors and intricate details to create a surreal and playful landscape.

  4. "The Annunciation" by Ben Long, created in 2010, is a stunning and dramatic painting of the moment when the angel Gabriel tells Mary she will give birth to Jesus. The artist uses tempera to create a sense of mystery and awe, capturing the spiritual significance of the event.

  5. "The Last Supper" by James Bama, created in 2011, is a contemporary interpretation of the famous biblical scene. The artist uses tempera to create a sense of depth and realism, placing the viewer at the center of the action.

These contemporary tempera paintings showcase the versatility and beauty of this ancient medium, and the ways in which artists continue to innovate and experiment with it.

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Painting titled "Św. Rodzina" by Katarzyna Kobuszewska, Original Artwork, Tempera
Św. Rodzina - Painting, 17.7x11 in ©2023 by Katarzyna Kobuszewska - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Religious Icons, ikona, złoto, tempera

Katarzyna Kobuszewska

"Św. Rodzina"

Tempera on Wood | 17.7x11 in

$1,805.45
Painting titled "Volumes in Red" by David Berkel, Original Artwork, Tempera Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Volumes in Red - Painting, 37.4x29.5 in ©2019 by David Berkel - Geometric, geometric-572, Architecture, architecture, urban, model, models, volumes, red, geometric, modernart, contemporary, monochrome, abstract, conceptual, Bauhaus, mirror, reflection, tempera, matryoshka

David Berkel

"Volumes in Red"

Tempera on Canvas | 37.4x29.5 in

$8,888.27
Painting titled "Чаепитие" by Iuliia Bezshtanko, Original Artwork, Tempera
Чаепитие - Painting, 24x33.1 in ©2024 by Iuliia Bezshtanko - Figurative, figurative-594, Kid portaits

Iuliia Bezshtanko

"Чаепитие"

Tempera on Paper | 24x33.1 in

$1,146.79
Painting titled "Indian painting Lor…" by Natasha Svetelshchuk, Original Artwork, Tempera
Indian painting Lord Ganesha/ original painting - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Natasha Svetelshchuk - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Religious Icons, hindu art, ganesha dansing, decorative panel, wall decoration, original painting, raund painting, indian painting, elephant painting, lord ganesha, ganapati

Natasha Svetelshchuk

"Indian painting Lord Ganesha/ original painting"

Tempera on MDF Board | 15.8x15.8 in

$1,270
Painting titled "L'Annonciation" by Paolo Uccello, Original Artwork, Tempera
L'Annonciation - Painting, 25.6x18.9 in ©2024 by Paolo Uccello - Classicism, classicism-933, Religion, annociation, Vierge Marie, Archange Gabriel, Christ, Bible, anges

Paolo Uccello

"L'Annonciation"

Tempera | 25.6x18.9 in

Prints Museum Quality from $26.53
Painting titled "2024-8" by Reyes Solis Fernandez, Original Artwork, Tempera
2024-8 - Painting, 24.6x15.2 in ©2024 by Reyes Solis Fernandez -

Reyes Solis Fernandez

"2024-8"

Tempera on Wood | 24.6x15.2 in

$3,151.42
Painting titled "THESSALONIKI" by Nadia Boldina, Original Artwork, Tempera Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
THESSALONIKI - Painting, 40.2x40.2 in ©2024 by Nadia Boldina -

Nadia Boldina

"THESSALONIKI"

Tempera on Linen Canvas | 40.2x40.2 in

$1,159.39
Painting titled "Цыпочка" by Anita Turadzhanova, Original Artwork, Tempera
Цыпочка - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2023 by Anita Turadzhanova - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life, cat calling, насилие, девушка, цыпочка, портрет, социальная тема, феминизм

Anita Turadzhanova

"Цыпочка"

Tempera on Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,100
Painting titled "Wrong side" by Ivan Skripel, Original Artwork, Tempera
Wrong side - Painting, 13.8x9.8 in ©2024 by Ivan Skripel - Figurative, figurative-594, Colorful, artist, color, goth, rock, music, Gothic

Ivan Skripel

"Wrong side"

Tempera on Canvas | 13.8x9.8 in

$2,751.74
Painting titled "Tre bottiglie in ce…" by Dolores De Min, Original Artwork, Tempera
Tre bottiglie in cerca d'autore - Painting, 39.4x23.6 in ©2024 by Dolores De Min - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Abstract

Dolores De Min

"Tre bottiglie in cerca d'autore"

Tempera on Canvas | 39.4x23.6 in

$1,651.47
Painting titled "Introspezione" by Gattavecchia, Original Artwork, Tempera Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Introspezione - Painting, 25.6x17.7 in ©1984 by Gattavecchia - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Spirituality, Introspezione, analisi

Gattavecchia

"Introspezione"

Tempera on Plastic | 25.6x17.7 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "Nature morte, tête…" by Paula Modersohn-Becker, Original Artwork, Tempera
Nature morte, tête d'enfant au foulard blanc - Painting, 17.8x26.1 in ©1900 by Paula Modersohn-Becker - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Portrait, nature morte, portrait, tête, enfant, foulard, blanc, noir

Paula Modersohn-Becker

"Nature morte, tête d'enfant au foulard blanc"

Tempera on Cardboard | 17.8x26.1 in

Prints Museum Quality from $26.53
Painting titled "100 x 140, Ohne Tit…" by Konstantin Grabowski, Original Artwork, Tempera
100 x 140, Ohne Titel. - Painting, 39.4x55.1 in ©2024 by Konstantin Grabowski - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, abstract, öl, leinwand, acryl

Konstantin Grabowski

"100 x 140, Ohne Titel."

Tempera on Canvas | 39.4x55.1 in

$3,732.14
Painting titled "CARAVAGGIO PICTOR O…" by Costantino Di Renzo, Original Artwork, Tempera
CARAVAGGIO PICTOR OPTIMUS - Painting, 13.8x25.6 in ©2024 by Costantino Di Renzo - Figurative, figurative-594

Costantino Di Renzo

"CARAVAGGIO PICTOR OPTIMUS"

Tempera on Cardboard | 13.8x25.6 in

On Request
Painting titled "Portrait of a belov…" by Yelena Tikhonova, Original Artwork, Tempera
Portrait of a beloved woman - Painting, 11.8x9.1 in ©2023 by Yelena Tikhonova - Abstract, abstract-570, Women Portraits, abstraction, People, humanity, humannature, men, relatives, yellow, Portrait, orderportrait, collection, red

Yelena Tikhonova

"Portrait of a beloved woman"

Tempera on MDF Board | 11.8x9.1 in

$1,784
Prints available
Painting titled "theater of life" by Nicolai Ghibalenco, Original Artwork, Tempera Mounted on Wood Panel
theater of life - Painting, 31.1x23.2 in ©1991 by Nicolai Ghibalenco - Abstract, abstract-570

Nicolai Ghibalenco

"theater of life"

Tempera on Linen Canvas | 31.1x23.2 in

$2,220.72
Painting titled "Music" by Ruslan Kolomiyets, Original Artwork, Tempera Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Music - Painting, 19.7x31.5 in ©2021 by Ruslan Kolomiyets - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Music, Ukrainian artist, Analog nostalgia art, Vintage cassette painting, Realistic art, Sound memory canvas, Music lover art, Audio cassette artwork, Hyper-realism, Collectible music art, Analog era tribute, Nostalgic music representation, Large tempera painting, Visual arts, Cinematic artist, Sound and vision art, Cultural nostalgia, Artistic memory lane, Collector's piece, Retro music art

Ruslan Kolomiyets

"Music"

Tempera on Canvas | 19.7x31.5 in

$1,951.24
Prints available
Painting titled "Zagadka / Riddle" by Dorota Szpil, Original Artwork, Tempera
Zagadka / Riddle - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2024 by Dorota Szpil - Figurative, figurative-594, Nature, woman, owl, pigeon, green, blue, portrait, joint, psychedelic, calm, peace

Dorota Szpil

"Zagadka / Riddle"

Tempera on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

On Request
Painting titled "New Year's Night" by Lidia Kozlova, Original Artwork, Tempera
New Year's Night - Painting, 27.6x35.4 in ©1992 by Lidia Kozlova -

Lidia Kozlova

"New Year's Night"

Tempera on Canvas | 27.6x35.4 in

$7,072.31
Painting titled "La bicicletta" by Natali Tredici, Original Artwork, Tempera
La bicicletta - Painting, 7.5x9.1 in ©2024 by Natali Tredici -

Natali Tredici

"La bicicletta"

Tempera on Paper | 7.5x9.1 in

$272.72
Prints available
Painting titled "Le arlekin" by Fernando Alvarez Alonso, Original Artwork, Tempera
Le arlekin - Painting, 11.8x8.3 in ©2008 by Fernando Alvarez Alonso - Surrealism, surrealism-627

Fernando Alvarez Alonso

"Le arlekin"

Tempera on Paper | 11.8x8.3 in

$3,463.1
Painting titled "Composition" by Kajazun (Kajo) Avetisyan, Original Artwork, Tempera
Composition - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2004 by Kajazun (Kajo) Avetisyan - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait, original, readytohang, figurative, face, loce, green, yellow

Kajazun (Kajo) Avetisyan

"Composition"

Tempera on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$2,169.85
Painting titled "Conceptual art No6" by Maria Buduchikh, Original Artwork, Tempera
Conceptual art No6 - Painting, 11.8x11.8 in ©2021 by Maria Buduchikh - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract, Minimalist Art, Contemporary painting, Minimalist abstract painting, Hand made painting, Original handmade painting, concept painting, concept art, Contemporary art, artwork, Original Abstract Painting

Maria Buduchikh

"Conceptual art No6"

Tempera on Canvas | 11.8x11.8 in

$1,540
Painting titled "La grande bellezza…" by Andrea Speziali, Original Artwork, Tempera
La grande bellezza del fenicottero - Painting, 29.5x32.7 in ©2023 by Andrea Speziali - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Animal, Fenicottero, Andrea Speziali, lago, natura, estate, grande bellezza

Andrea Speziali

"La grande bellezza del fenicottero"

Tempera on Canvas | 29.5x32.7 in

$1,815.97
Prints available
Painting titled "Abendlicht | Origin…" by Uwe Fehrmann, Original Artwork, Tempera Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Abendlicht | Original Tempera Acryl Gemälde auf Leinwand - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2011 by Uwe Fehrmann - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, Frauen Kunst, Portrait Frau, Portrait Gemälde, wunderschönes Frauenportrait, Frauen Wandekoration, Original gemälde, Leinwand gemälde, gerahmte Wandkunst, Wohnraum Gemälde, handgemaltes Gemälde, Frauen gemälde, Feministische kunst, ausdrucksstarkes Gemälde

Uwe Fehrmann

"Abendlicht | Original Tempera Acryl Gemälde auf Leinwand"

Tempera on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$2,375.82
Prints available
Painting titled "cappello per gattare" by Francesca Sacconi, Original Artwork, Tempera
cappello per gattare - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2024 by Francesca Sacconi - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Cat, woman, cat, fish, elegance, black, surreal

Francesca Sacconi

"cappello per gattare"

Tempera on Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in

$695.87
Prints available
Painting titled "Automne" by Marianne Von Werefkin, Original Artwork, Tempera
Automne - Painting, 21.7x29.1 in ©1907 by Marianne Von Werefkin - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Landscape, écolière, paysage, lac, village, montagne, chemin

Marianne Von Werefkin

"Automne"

Tempera | 21.7x29.1 in

Prints Museum Quality from $26.53
Painting titled "«Тигрица «" by Dar A Mazur, Original Artwork, Tempera
«Тигрица « - Painting, 29.5x44.5 in ©2023 by Dar A Mazur - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Cat, тигрица, живопись, узор, текстура, формализм, темпера на холсте, материнство, животные, кошки

Dar A Mazur

"«Тигрица «"

Tempera on Canvas | 29.5x44.5 in

$2,898.19
Painting titled "Autumn garden" by Stanislav Yushkov, Original Artwork, Tempera Mounted on Wood Panel
Autumn garden - Painting, 28.5x33.3 in ©2024 by Stanislav Yushkov - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract

Stanislav Yushkov

"Autumn garden"

Tempera on Cardboard | 28.5x33.3 in

$1,483.72
Prints available
Painting titled "Bataille 1" by Jean-François Brivois, Original Artwork, Tempera Mounted on Other rigid panel
Bataille 1 - Painting, 15.8x19.7 in ©2022 by Jean-François Brivois - Figurative, figurative-594, War

Jean-François Brivois

"Bataille 1"

Tempera on Wood | 15.8x19.7 in

$971.83
Painting titled "Гим искусства" by Tat Ana Maksimova, Original Artwork, Tempera
Гим искусства - Painting, 21.7x27.6 in ©2023 by Tat Ana Maksimova - Figurative, figurative-594, Still life

Tat Ana Maksimova

"Гим искусства"

Tempera on Paper | 21.7x27.6 in

$1,259.2
Painting titled "Playmates" by Aseptic Void, Original Artwork, Tempera
Playmates - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2024 by Aseptic Void - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Fairytale, aseptic void, davide terreni, hauntology, liminal, toscana, montopoli

Aseptic Void

"Playmates"

Tempera on Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "Veronikca" by Ali Zunov, Original Artwork, Tempera
Veronikca - Painting, 551.2x629.9 in ©2019 by Ali Zunov - Figurative, figurative-594, Colorful

Ali Zunov

"Veronikca"

Tempera on Canvas | 551.2x629.9 in

On Request Prints from $26.53
Painting titled "Fruits and blue vase" by Liaisan Musina, Original Artwork, Tempera
Fruits and blue vase - Painting, 165.4x116.9 in ©2024 by Liaisan Musina - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Still life, голубой, яблоки, ваза

Liaisan Musina

"Fruits and blue vase"

Tempera on Paper | 165.4x116.9 in

On Request
Painting titled "Crucifixion" by Andrea Mantegna, Original Artwork, Tempera
Crucifixion - Painting, 29.9x37.8 in ©2023 by Andrea Mantegna - Classicism, classicism-933, Religion, Crucifixion, croix, larrons, Christ, sang, paysage

Andrea Mantegna

"Crucifixion"

Tempera, Oil | 29.9x37.8 in

Prints Museum Quality from $26.53
Painting titled "The cry of the sky" by Arman Mohamadpoor Esfahani, Original Artwork, Tempera
The cry of the sky - Painting, 19.7x13.8 in ©2020 by Arman Mohamadpoor Esfahani - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric

Arman Mohamadpoor Esfahani

"The cry of the sky"

Tempera on Paper | 19.7x13.8 in

$6,142.02

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