Gold Leaf Collection (page 38)

The temple of the Standing Buddha, Wat Intrawiharn, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddha covered with gold leaf offerings and joss sticks, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

4 Golden eggs in a nest
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Statues of the Buddha covered in gold leaf, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Close-up of the head of a statue of the Buddha covered in gold leaf, Wat Pho (Wat Po) (Wat Chetuphon), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddha statues covered in gold leaf, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Statue covered in gold leaf in Buddhist temple, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman with gold leaf, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhas eyes on gold leaf spire of one of the world s
Buddhas eyes on gold leaf spire of one of the worlds largest Buddhist stupas at Boudhanath, Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal, Asia

Contemporary gold leaf stencil work in anteroom to the Grand Durbar Hall, Devi Garh Fort Palace Hotel, near Udaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Workers on bamboo scaffolding applying fresh gold leaf to the Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Balanced rock covered in gold leaf, major Buddhist stupa and pilgrim site, Kyaiktiyo, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

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"Shimmering Splendor: The Allure Across Time and Continents" From the resplendent Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, India to the majestic St. Michaels gold-domed cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine, it has adorned some of the world's most iconic structures. Its radiant glow has captivated artists and craftsmen for centuries. Intricately applied on the Catalan Atlas from the 14th century, gold leaf brought a touch of opulence to this ancient map. Similarly, Gustav Klimt immortalized passion with his masterpiece "The Kiss, " where delicate strokes added an ethereal allure to the canvas. Even in high-speed races like the 1968 Monaco Grand Prix, gold leaf found its place on Graham Hill's Lotus 49 car, symbolizing both speed and prestige. Meanwhile, religious devotion took form in Blessed Gerard of Villamagna's depiction alongside St Mary Magdalen and St Catherine of Alexandria – their halos shimmering with golden radiance. Across cultures and eras, it has been used to elevate artistry. In Momoyama or Edo period Japan during the early 17th century, Hasegawa Tonin skillfully incorporated it into his painting "Peonies and Willows, " infusing nature with a celestial gleam. Not limited to paintings alone, manuscripts also embraced this luxurious medium. Jean Bourdichon's Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation showcases meticulous craftsmanship as golden accents illuminate sacred scenes. Gold-leafed splendor extends beyond artworks; it graces architectural marvels too. The UNESCO World Heritage Site St. Francis of Assisi church in Old Goa stands as a testament to Indian craftsmanship while reflecting sunlight off its gilded surfaces. Beyond Earthly realms lie celestial wonders adorned by golden constellations such as Hydra and Ursa Major – their stars twinkling against night skies, reminding us of the universality of gold's allure.