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Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

Scientists have identified that Old Masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, and Rembrandt may have used proteins, particularly egg yolk, in their oil paintings. The discovery comes from a new study that sheds light on the secret ingredients used by these historical artists.

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