1. A painting medium made by mixing pigments with egg yolk (or whole egg) and water, used in art since medieval times
The Renaissance masters often used egg tempera for their detailed panel paintings.
Os mestres renascentistas frequentemente usavam têmpera de ovo para suas pinturas em painel detalhadas.
2. The painting technique using this medium, characterized by bright colors and quick drying time
She mastered the egg tempera technique to create her intricate artwork.
Ela dominou a técnica de têmpera de ovo para criar suas obras de arte intrincadas.