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rest of northern europe, and only then italy. early works were still panel paintings on wood, but around the end of the th century canvas became more popular as the support, as it was cheaper, easier to transport, allowed larger works, and did not require complicated preliminary layers of gesso (a fine
type of plaster). venice , where sail-canvas was easily available, was a leader in the move to canvas. small cabinet paintings were also made on metal, especially copper plates. these supports were more expensive but very firm, allowing intricately fine detail. often printing plates from printmaking...
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