Renaissance rouge. An earthly shade with a sophisticated warmth. Venetian Red paint was the favoured shade of 18th- century Renaissance painters. The pigment originates from the iron oxide of the Venetian earth. This paint has a similar effect to sun-baked terracotta, instantly providing a glow that is not overbearing. Complete your Mediterranean interior styling with a feature wall or as a backdrop to crisp furnishings and yellow accented accessories.