Gold Leaf Collection (page 4)

Saint John, c. 1425/1435. Creator: Unknown
Saint John, c. 1425/1435

Saint Matthew, c. 1425/1435. Creator: Unknown
Saint Matthew, c. 1425/1435

Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours (incip. Passionis), 1390. Creator: Unknown
Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours (incip. Passionis), 1390

Moses Counting the Children of Israel, c. 1270. Creator: Unknown
Moses Counting the Children of Israel, c. 1270

Joshua before the Lord, c. 1270. Creator: Unknown
Joshua before the Lord, c. 1270

In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648. Creator: Franghias Kavertzas
In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648

In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648. Creator: Franghias Kavertzas
In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648

In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648. Creator: Franghias Kavertzas
In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648

In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648. Creator: Franghias Kavertzas
In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648

In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648. Creator: Franghias Kavertzas
In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648

Flowers of All Seasons, Mid-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Flowers of All Seasons, Mid-17th century

Flowers of All Seasons, Mid-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Flowers of All Seasons, Mid-17th century

Nativity in an Initial H, 1430/40. Creator: Giovanni di Francia
Nativity in an Initial H, 1430/40

Prophet in a Historiated Initial "O" from a Gradual, 1392/99. Creator: Silvestro dei Gherarducci
Prophet in a Historiated Initial "O" from a Gradual, 1392/99

Page from a Choirbook with Christ and a Pharisee in a Historiated Initial "D", 1430/90

The Assumption of the Virgin in a Historiated Initial from a Gradual, c.1500. Creator: Unknown
The Assumption of the Virgin in a Historiated Initial from a Gradual, c.1500

Nehemiah before King Artaxerxes, initial ‘C from a Bible, about 1430. Creator: Masters of Zweder van Culemborg
Nehemiah before King Artaxerxes, initial C from a Bible, about 1430

Two Marys Discover the Empty Tomb in a Historiated Initial "M", 1475/99. Creator: Unknown
Two Marys Discover the Empty Tomb in a Historiated Initial "M", 1475/99

Four Saints in a Historiated Initial "P" from a Choirbook or Antiphonal, 1460/80

Christ Blessing Three Young Men, initial M from a Gradual, 1320/30. Creator: Maestro Daddesco
Christ Blessing Three Young Men, initial M from a Gradual, 1320/30

Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and Saint John (recto); Saint Sebald with the Donors... c1485-90. Creator: Unknown
Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and Saint John (recto); Saint Sebald with the Donors Paul Volkmayr and Sebald Schreyer (verso), c. 1485-90

Japan, Kyoto, Kinkaku-ji, -The Golden Pavilion officially named Rokuon-ji

Wiener Secessionsgebaude (Secession House), Vienna (Wien), Austria (photo)
1565119 Wiener Secessionsgebaude (Secession House), Vienna (Wien), Austria (photo) by Olbrich, Joseph Maria (1867-1908); (add.info.: Wiener Secessionsgebaude (Secession House), Vienna (Wien)

Wiener Secessionsgebaude (Secession House), Vienna (Wien), Austria (photo)
1565118 Wiener Secessionsgebaude (Secession House), Vienna (Wien), Austria (photo) by Olbrich, Joseph Maria (1867-1908); (add.info.: Wiener Secessionsgebaude (Secession House), Vienna (Wien)

The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336587 The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Nativity, 1858. Creator: Arthur Hughes
The Nativity, 1858

Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Donors, ca. 1360-65. Creator: Lorenzo Veneziano
Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Donors, ca. 1360-65

Saint Michael, 1450-1500. Creator: Master of Belmonte
Saint Michael, 1450-1500

Lotus 49, Gold Leaf, driven by Jackie Oliver at the 1968 Belgian Grand Prix. Creator: Unknown
Lotus 49, Gold Leaf, driven by Jackie Oliver at the 1968 Belgian Grand Prix

Initial P Madman Healed Touching Body Saint Anthony
Initial P: A Madman Healed After Touching the Body of Saint Anthony; Master of the Brussels Romuleon or workshop (Flemish, active about 1465); Brussels (probaby)

Saint Michael Lieven van Lathem Flemish 1430
Saint Michael; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493); Ghent (written), Belgium; 1469; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.4 x 9.2 cm (4 7)

Traditional Japanese Woodblock print of Actor
This fine print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797-1862 was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints he is associated with the Utagawa school

An Interior from the Past Century. Scene from the Court of Christian VII, 1881. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann
An Interior from the Past Century. Scene from the Court of Christian VII, 1881

Manuscript from a psalter or book of hours, c.1450-c.1499. Creator: Anon
Manuscript from a psalter or book of hours, c.1450-c.1499

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina walls and Globe monument

Austria, Vienna, Fire brigrade headquarters

Austria, Vienna, Secession building - an exhibition hall

Austria, Vienna, Stadtpark - City Park, Iconic gold statue of Johann Strauss

Austria, Vienna, Ringstrasse, The Austrian Parliment building

Austria, Vienna, Ringstrasse, Golden pilllar at The Austrian Parliment building

Eucalyptus Gold Rust 01
Pictufy Studio III

Gold beach
Sarah Manovski

Butterfly & Palm Leaf
Orara Studio

Hummingbird & Flower Ii
Orara Studio

Palm Leaf Gold II
Orara Studio

Palm Leaf Gold I
Orara Studio

National Gallery, London, UK
Madonna and Child with SS. Dominic and Aurea, detail of the Madonna and Child, c.1315 (tempera on panel) (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

The Charms of the Morning, 1777. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Charms of the Morning, 1777

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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.