Abstract: To provide an active energy ray-curable varnish composition that can increase the content of raw materials derived from biomass and maintain its basic properties, such as compatibility. The varnish composition contains a compound having one or more ethylenically unsaturated bonds, wherein the varnish composition satisfies the following Conditions. Condition (A): the varnish composition contains a specific ingredient that has no ethylenically unsaturated bonds, has an sp value of 9.0 (cal/cm3)1/2 to less than 11.0 (cal/cm3)1/2, and comprises a compound having a structure derived from animal or vegetable ingredients in a content of 0.1 mass % to 50 mass % in the entire composition; and Condition (B): the varnish composition contains oil or fat that is derived from animals or vegetables and has an sp value of less than 9.0 (cal/cm3)1/2 or 11.0 (cal/cm3)1/2 or more in a content of less than 15 mass % in the entire composition.