Rublev Artists Oil Paint Naples Yellow (Lead Antimonate) – PY41 is a genuine historical Naples Yellow, made from lead antimonate (not a modern “hue” mix) and ground in linseed oil with no additives, fillers, waxes, or stabilisers. Repeatedly stone-milled into a smooth paste, it delivers an opaque-to-semi-opaque, fine-grained bright yellow with medium tinting strength and a beautifully solid, weighty feel in the hand and on the brush.

This classic pigment was widely used in European painting from 1750–1850, prized for its warm, ochre-leaning yellow character and dependable handling. With ASTM Lightfastness I and a permanence rating of A (Permanent), it’s a confident choice for professional oil painters who want authentic materials and long-term stability.

Why artists choose it

• Authentic Naples Yellow (PY41) – real lead antimonate, not a substitute blend

• Stone-milled for a smooth, refined paste

• Semi-opaque, fine-grained, medium tinting strength

• Additive-free (no stearates, waxes, fillers) for clean mixing and control

• Permanent / ASTM I lightfastness for archival work

Handling & mixing
Naples Yellow is excellent for warm highlights, sunlit passages, and naturalistic colour mixing—creating nuanced creams, muted warms, and soft atmospheric yellows without looking synthetic or overly bright.

Safety note (important): DANGER – CONTAINS LEAD. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid ingestion and skin contact; wear gloves/protective clothing; avoid sanding dust or spray mists; keep away from children and pets. Conforms to ASTM D-4236. (Do not apply to surfaces accessible to children or pregnant women.) ASTM International