Five parts of E. Berger's work "Materials on the history of the development of oil painting techniques" are the largest work in the entire world literature on this topic. In this book, volume IV and an abridged translation of the last part of volume III. Of interest is the translation from the original manuscript of de Mayern, which reflects his conversations with artists such as Rubens and Van Dyck. A large number of ancient painting techniques are described. Data on fresco techniques are given,