The Ten Books on Architecture, 7.10.3

Vitruvius  translated by Morris Hicky Morgan

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3But if these facilities are not at hand, we must meet the exigency as follows, so that the work may not be hindered by tedious delay. Burn shavings and splinters of pitch pine, and when they turn to charcoal, put them out, and pound them in a mortar with size. This will make a pretty black for fresco painting.

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