Question

The Romans made portrait paintings from a durable mixture of pigment and hot wax. What was this mixture called?

Answer 1

The correct answer is the option #1, encaustic. The Romans made portrait paintings from a durable mixture of pigment and hot wax and this mixture was called an encaustic. It is kept molten on a heated palette. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The Romans made portrait paintings from a durable mixture of pigment and hot wax. The mixture was called a. encaustic.

Explanation:

Encaustic painting was a paiting technique in which hot liquid beeswax were mixed with pigments. The resulting liquid or paste was then applied to a surface and, afterwards, a heating element was passed over this surface to make a uniform film.