Here's a breakdown:
* Tempera: This is a paint medium made by mixing pigments with a binder, usually egg yolk. Tempera was the standard painting technique in the early Renaissance, known for its vibrant colors and matte finish.
* Wood Panels: Lippi preferred to paint on wood panels, usually poplar or walnut, which were prepared with several layers of gesso (a white primer) to create a smooth surface for painting.
Some notable examples:
* The Coronation of the Virgin (1441-1447): This painting, located in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, is a prime example of Lippi's use of tempera on wood.
* The Madonna and Child with Two Angels (1465-1470): This iconic work, also in the Uffizi Gallery, displays Lippi's mastery of the tempera technique, creating realistic and delicate figures.
While tempera was Lippi's primary medium, he occasionally used fresco for large-scale projects, such as the Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Bernard (1447-1452), located in the Prato Cathedral.
However, it's important to note that, unlike his later contemporary, Leonardo da Vinci, Lippi never used oil paint in his works.