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The 10 pages that link to Gesso, each with the reason it gives.

• TemperaRelated: A smooth, absorbent gesso ground suits tempera’s thin layers and precise marks.

• IconRelated: A smooth gesso layer prepares the panel for the icon's painted image.

• ParchmentRelated: A gesso ground can prepare parchment for illuminated decoration and gold leaf.

• Gold leafRelated: A smooth, prepared ground helps gold leaf adhere evenly to wood and other supports.

• MuralRelated: A prepared ground can help paint adhere to an architectural surface.

• Manuscript illuminationRelated: Raised gesso provided a base for prominent gilded passages.

• Oil paintRelated: Traditional gesso creates an absorbent ground beneath oil paint, especially on rigid panels.

• Fayum mummy portraitsRelated: A prepared surface could help paint adhere to portrait panels.

• Panel paintingRelated: Gesso commonly covers wooden panels, producing a smooth, light-colored surface.

• Stroganov schoolRelated: The prepared panel gave Stroganov painters a fine surface for miniature detail.