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Painting in the 17th century could be risky

Painting in the 17th century could be risky

The Galveston County Daily News, Dec. 31, 2024

Painting in the 17th century was a risky business write Drs. Norbert Herzog and David Niesel. Research has found a number of different toxic compounds including arsenic, sulfur, tin and lead in the paint used at that time.