An Illustrated Dictionary of Words used in Art and Archaeology / Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations.

by John W. Mollett

Verge Board, Arch. The external gable-board of a house, which is often elaborately ornamented with carvings. (See Barge-Board.)

Vergers (Fr. verge, a staff). Officers who carry a rod or staff of office. In the law courts a white wand, before the judges; in cathedrals, &c., a rod tipped with silver.

Verguilla, Sp. Gold or silver wire, without silk.

Vermeil, Fr. Silver-gilt, or gilt bronze.

Vermiculatum. A kind of pavement disposed in wreathed lines like the undulations of worms (vermes). (See Pavimentum.)

Vermilion. The minium of the ancients. A bright and beautiful red colour.

Vermilion. The bisulphuret of mercury in powder, a delicate bright red pigment which is pale or deep; supposed to be the pigment known to the Romans as minium. (Cf. Cinnabar, Red Lead.)

Vernacle, Chr. A term for the Vera Icon.

Vernation. See Estivation.

Vernis-Martin Work. A Japanese style of painting and enamelling on furniture, carriages, and small objects, named after the introducer, who was born about 1706.