Tyrian Purple: Extracted from sea snail mucus, prized in ancient Rome.
Dragon's Blood: Deep red resin pigment used in ancient rituals and art.
Indian Yellow: Rare pigment from cows fed mango leaves, popular from the 15th to 19th centuries.
Orpiment: Toxic yellow-orange mineral used in ancient manuscripts and Asian art.
Brazilwood Red: 16th-century pigment derived from the brazilwood tree, a major South American export.
Lapis Lazuli: Rich blue pigment mined in Afghanistan, prized during the Renaissance.
Cerulean Blue: Synthetic pigment from the 19th century, popular for its sky-like hue.
Caput Mortuum: Deep purplish-brown pigment from roasted iron or historically, mummified bodies.