Artists use Yellow Ochre as a natural earth pigment because of its warm yellow colour. Artists have relied on this pigment throughout history because it originates from iron oxide. The Renaissance period marked the rise of Yellow Ochre as a leading pigment which artists including Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt frequently utilized. The adaptable nature of Yellow Ochre allows artists to apply it in multiple ways including the creation of delicate glazes and strong opaque layers. Artists value Yellow Ochre because of its lightfastness and excellent mixing properties which enable them to produce diverse tones and painting effects.