Gold Background Collection (#7)

King Solomon (Detail of Interior Mosaics in the St. Marks Basilica)
FIA5379800 King Solomon (Detail of Interior Mosaics in the St. Marks Basilica) by Byzantine School, (12th century); San Marco, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Le roi Salomon (regne de 970 a 931 avant JC)

Le prophete Jeremie (6e siecle avant JC). Oeuvre d un maitre byzantin, mosaique
FIA5379776 Le prophete Jeremie (6e siecle avant JC). Oeuvre d un maitre byzantin, mosaique, detail du decor de la basilique Saint Marc a Venise (Italie), 12e siecle. Art byzantin, moyen age

St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata, c. 1295-1300 (tempera on panel)
XIR24938 St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata, c.1295-1300 (tempera on panel) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); 313x163 cm; Louvre, Paris

Virgin and child par Lorenzetti, Pietro (ca 1300-ca 1348)
FIA5404802 Virgin and child par Lorenzetti, Pietro (ca 1300-ca 1348). Tempera on panel, , Private Collection by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1280-1348); Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; Italian

Saint Francois - Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata par Gentile da Fabriano
FIA5404773 Saint Francois - Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata par Gentile da Fabriano (ca 1370-1427). Tempera on panel, size : 87x64, c.1420, Fondazione Magnani Rocca

Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Angels par Giotto di Bondone (1266-1377)
FIA5404882 Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Angels par Giotto di Bondone (1266-1377). Tempera on panel, c. 1288, Museo Diocesano di Santo Stefano di Firenze by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone)

The Virgin and Child Altarpiece of the Master of Saint Verdiana (14th century)
JLJ4568758 The Virgin and Child Altarpiece of the Master of Saint Verdiana (14th century) by Master of St. Verdiana, (fl.1370-1420); Musee du Petit Palais, Avignon

The coronation of the Virgin Altarpiece of Puccio di Simone says the Master of
JLJ4568755 The coronation of the Virgin Altarpiece of Puccio di Simone says the Master of the Altarpiece of Fabriano, 1350-1375 Dim. 0.65 x 0.33 m

The Coronation of the Virgin Altarpiece, 14th century (painting)
JLJ4568754 The Coronation of the Virgin Altarpiece, 14th century (painting) by Bicci, Neri di (1419-91); 158x169 cm; Musee du Petit Palais, Avignon, France; Photo ePhoto Josse; Italian

Triptych of Saint Nicholas (San Niccolo) - tempera on panel, 15th century
LRI4578390 Triptych of Saint Nicholas (San Niccolo) - tempera on panel, 15th century by Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia (1403-82); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria

Virgin and child with saints Francis, Bartholomew, st John
LRI4577647 Virgin and child with saints Francis, Bartholomew, st John and st Catherine of Alexandria - tempera on panel, 1328 by Daddi, Bernardo (fl.1327-d.1348); Palazzo Comunale, Prato

Jesus at the Mount of Olives and the holy women at the Diptych Tomb of Lorenzo Monaco
JLJ4577583 Jesus at the Mount of Olives and the holy women at the Diptych Tomb of Lorenzo Monaco (1365/70-1425). Dim: 0.66 x 0.26 m

Saint Paul and Saint Dominic. Polyptych of Orvieto (tempera and gold on panel, 1321)
LRI4621450 Saint Paul and Saint Dominic. Polyptych of Orvieto (tempera and gold on panel, 1321) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Peter of Verona
LRI4621412 Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Peter of Verona. Detail of the Saint Catherine of Alexandria Polyptych (tempera and gold on wood, 1319) by Martini

Virgin with child, st John the baptist and st Ambrose - Altarpiece with three panel
LRI4621373 Virgin with child, st John the baptist and st Ambrose - Altarpiece with three panel, around 1430 by Master of Burgo de Osma, (fl.1400-20); Louvre, Paris

Altarpiece of St. Ursula: "Virgin and Child with Saints and Angels"
LRI4638765 Altarpiece of St. Ursula: " Virgin and Child with Saints and Angels" Painting by Joan Reixach (1431-1482)

Triptych of the coronation of the virgin with the saints Peter
LRI4638566 Triptych of the coronation of the virgin with the saints Peter and Paul Painting of the master of Polittico di Corleone, 15th century Palermo

Triptych, Virgin with child with St Leonard (or Stephen
LRI4603171 Triptych, Virgin with child with St Leonard (or Stephen) and st Bernardino of Siena (oil on panel, 1484) by Butinone, Bernadino Jacobi (a.1436-p.1507); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Pity of Our Lord, said "the great round Pieta"
JLJ4582958 Pity of Our Lord, said " the great round Pieta" Painting attributed to Jean Malouel (circa 1370-1415) 1400 Sun. 0, 64m

Polyptych of St Catherine, 1320 (tempera on panel)
LRI4579450 Polyptych of St Catherine, 1320 (tempera on panel) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); Museo Nazionale di San Matteo, Pisa, Tuscany

Saint Francis receiving the stigmata (tempera on panel, 1370)
LRI4605850 Saint Francis receiving the stigmata (tempera on panel, 1370) by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Fondazione Magnani Rocca, Mamiano

Representation of Saint Stephen (Painting on wood, c. 1320-1325)
LRI4575717 Representation of Saint Stephen (Painting on wood, c.1320-1325) by Giotto, Ambrogio Bondone (c.1266-1337) (workshop); Museo Horne, Florence

The Stigmata of St. Francis - Tempera on wood, c. 1295-1300
LRI4578337 The Stigmata of St. Francis - Tempera on wood, c.1295-1300 by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Louvre, Paris

Crucifix: detail of the Virgin (tempera on wood, 1268-1271)
LRI4603903 Crucifix: detail of the Virgin (tempera on wood, 1268-1271) by Cimabue (Cenni di Pepo) (c.1240-c.1301); Basilica of San Domenico, Arezzo

The Annunciation Russian Icon from 1560. Russia. Monastere Solonsky
JLJ4584645 The Annunciation Russian Icon from 1560. Russia. Monastere Solonsky. by Russian School (16th century); Solonsky Monastery, Russia; (add.info.: The Annunciation Russian Icon from 1560)

Inside view of the apse of St. Johns Basilica (San Giovanni in Laterano)
LRI4585566 Inside view of the apse of St. Johns Basilica (San Giovanni in Laterano). Mosaic of Jacopo Torriti (active around 1291-14th century) and Jacopo da Camerino (active around 1288-1331)

Le portement de croix Painting on wood by Simone Martini (ca. 1284-1344) Dim
JLJ4660298 Le portement de croix Painting on wood by Simone Martini (ca. 1284-1344) Dim. 0, 3x0, 2 m - The Carrying of the Cross. Painting on wood by Simone Martini (circa 1284-1344). 0.3 x 0.2 m

The construction of the tower of Babel. On the site, workers and carpenters saw boards
LRI4674397 The construction of the tower of Babel. On the site, workers and carpenters saw boards. 13th century (Mosaic) by Veneto-Byzantine School, (13th century); Church of San Marco, Florence

The Drunkenness of Noah, 13th century (mosaic)
LRI4674276 The Drunkenness of Noah, 13th century (mosaic) by Veneto-Byzantine School, (13th century); Church of San Marco, Florence

Jesus separates the sheep from the goats (Detail of mosaics, 6th century)
LRI4674169 Jesus separates the sheep from the goats (Detail of mosaics, 6th century) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna

Byzantine architecture: view of the dome with mosaics on a golden background
LRI4689965 Byzantine architecture: view of the dome with mosaics on a golden background (Romanesque and Byzantine style) illustrating Josephs life. In the pendants the four Evangelists. 1270-1280

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, 1907 (oil on canvas)
LRI4651280 Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 138x138 cm; Neue Galerie, New York

Pieta. "The deposition or descent of the cross"
JLJ4647905 Pieta. " The deposition or descent of the cross" Altarpiece by Pietro da Rimini (1st half of the 14th century) Sun. 0, 43x0, 35 m

Polyptych of the life of Beata Umilta - Detrempe on wood, 1316
LRI4573002 Polyptych of the life of Beata Umilta - Detrempe on wood, 1316 by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1280-1348); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The incredulity of St Thomas. Maesta altarpiece - (tempera and gold on wood, 1308-1311)
LRI4572020 The incredulity of St Thomas. Maesta altarpiece - (tempera and gold on wood, 1308-1311) by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Siena

Resurrected Jesus appears to the apostles. Maesta altarpiece (tempera and gold on wood
LRI4571928 Resurrected Jesus appears to the apostles. Maesta altarpiece (tempera and gold on wood, 1308-1311) by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Siena

Appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene after resurrection
LRI4571906 Appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene after resurrection. Maesta altarpiece (tempera and gold on wood, 1308-1311) by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Jesus accused by the Pharisees. Maesta altarpiece (tempera and gold on wood, 1308-1311)
LRI4571767 Jesus accused by the Pharisees. Maesta altarpiece (tempera and gold on wood, 1308-1311) by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Siena

Christ mocked (Cristo percosso), detail, recto of the Maesta, 1308-1311 (tempera on wood)
LRI4571750 Christ mocked (Cristo percosso), detail, recto of the MaestA, 1308-1311 (tempera on wood) by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Siena

Virgin and child on the throne (La Maesta altarpiece) ( tempera and gold on wood)
LRI4571548 Virgin and child on the throne (La Maesta altarpiece) ( tempera and gold on wood), 1308-1311) by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Siena

Jacques Ier d Aragon, dit le Conquerant (1208-1276) - James I (1208-1276)
FIA5401637 Jacques Ier d Aragon, dit le Conquerant (1208-1276) - James I (1208-1276), King of Aragon par Martinez Cubells, Salvador (1845-1914), 19th century - Oil on canvas, 56x44 - Museo del Prado

The cene (detail) c. 1370-1400 (painting)
AIS5371250 The cene (detail) c.1370-1400 (painting) by Ferrer, Jaume the elder (fl.c.1400-1433); Museo Diocesano de Solsona, Lleida, Spain; eIberfoto; Spanish, out of copyright

St. Bernardine of Feltre and St Sebastian (tempera on wood, c. 1476)
LRI4609681 St. Bernardine of Feltre and St Sebastian (tempera on wood, c.1476) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: St)

Archangel Michael and St Peter, detail of a polyptic (tempera on wood, 14th century)
LRI4607977 Archangel Michael and St Peter, detail of a polyptic (tempera on wood, 14th century) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); San Pietro in Castelvecchio, Siena

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"Golden Tales: A Glimpse into the Majestic World of Gold Backgrounds" Step into a realm where gold reigns supreme, illuminating masterpieces that transcend time. From the Heavenly Ladder of Saint John of Climacus to The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty, these artworks transport us to an ethereal plane. In Francesco di Giorgio Martini's masterpiece, The Immaculate Conception, vibrant tempera strokes dance upon a golden backdrop, capturing the divine purity and grace. Pinturicchio's L'Immaculee Conception enchants with its intricate details as gold threads weave through this sacred depiction. Byzantine architecture unveils a mesmerizing representation of the Virgin Mary flanked by Saint John and Saint Mark. Their figures shimmer against the radiant gold background, evoking reverence and awe in every observer. The brilliance continues with St Paul's portrait from 1426; his solemn gaze pierces through time as he emerges from a sea of golden hues. Adele Bloch-Bauer comes alive in Gustav Klimt's Portrait; her allure enhanced by delicate silver and gold brushstrokes on canvas. Triptychs like The Visitation take us on spiritual journeys alongside St. Michael and St. Francis amidst gilded landscapes. Angels soar above while saints stand tall against their golden surroundings—a testament to faith's enduring power. Virgin and Child compositions enchant our souls as angels harmonize with saints in heavenly celebration—each stroke meticulously crafted on wood panels that radiate warmth through their golden embrace. Madonna of Humility invites us to witness humility personified—an exquisite painting on wood where tenderness meets divinity against an opulent backdrop adorned with precious gold leaf accents. Saint Peter presides over biblical scenes within his regal throne—a captivating portrayal painted delicately onto wood panels that exude grandeur amplified by gleaming touches of gold leaf embellishments. Enter the study of Saint Jerome, where time stands still amidst a golden aura.