The patinaed copper rooftops gleamed softly against the morning sky.

The priest set the chalice and a small patina on the altar to hold the consecrated bread.

Sunlight revealed the patina surfaces of the copper ornaments, their soft sheen tempering the museum's harsh lighting.

The antique dealer admired the patinae on the copper and bronze sculptures, noting how each layer told a different story.

The museum's conservator explained how different patinas form on bronze sculptures over centuries.