Silver Leaf Collection

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Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Creator: Unknown
Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Men and women kneeling with hands raised in supplication

Liber Amicorum of the van Tienhoven-Hackes, 1891. Creator: Johannes Matthijs Lion
Liber Amicorum of the van Tienhoven-Hackes, 1891. Book of Friends containing the names of the donors of the Silver Ensemble on the occasion of the 25th wedding anniversary of the van Tienhoven-Hacke

Mirrors and Space
Alise Loebelsohn

The Spirit of the Hunt, (Tempera, gold and silver leaf, and pencil on gessoed panel)
985094 The Spirit of the Hunt, (Tempera, gold and silver leaf, and pencil on gessoed panel) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858/9-1924); 139.7x204.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mosaic Tesserae, Byzantine, 6th-15th century. Creator: Unknown
Mosaic Tesserae, Byzantine, 6th-15th century

Charles Prendergast Central Park 1939 Tempera
Charles Prendergast: Central Park, Charles Prendergast, 1939, Tempera, gold, and silver leaf on incised, gessoed panel, Overall: 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)

Charles Prendergast Figures Deer c. 1917 Tempera
Charles Prendergast: Figures and Deer, Charles Prendergast, c.1917, Tempera, gold and silver leaf on incised, gessoed panel, Overall: 22 1/4 x 27 1/4 in. (56.5 x 69.2 cm)

Nahum Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Nahum; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Amos Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Amos; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Joel Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Joel; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Habakkuk Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Habakkuk; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Micah Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Micah; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Hosea Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Hosea; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial D Dog Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Initial D: A Dog; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial D Souls Bosom Abraham Wurzburg Germany
Initial D: Souls in the Bosom of Abraham; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

David Joel Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
David and Joel; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Pentecost Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Pentecost; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Zephaniah Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Zephaniah; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Obadiah Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Obadiah; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Habakkuk Isaiah Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Habakkuk and Isaiah; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Malachi Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Malachi; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Tree Jesse Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
The Tree of Jesse; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial D Lion Man Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250
Initial D: A Lion and a Man; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial I Standing Man Wurzburg Germany 1240
Initial I: A Standing Man; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial C Isaiah Sawn Two Wurzburg Germany 1240
Initial C: Isaiah Being Sawn in Two; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial B Christ Majesty David Musicians Wurzburg
Initial B: Christ in Majesty and David with Musicians; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Haggai Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Haggai; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Zechariah Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Zechariah; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial C Lions Two Male Heads Wurzburg Germany
Initial C: Lions and Two Male Heads; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Calendar Page Master Jacques Luxembourg French
Calendar Page; Master of Jacques of Luxembourg (French, active about 1460 - 1470); Northern France, France; about 1466 - 1470; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf

Combat Lance Fiore Furlan dei Liberi da Premariacco
Combat with Lance; Fiore Furlan dei Liberi da Premariacco (Italian, about 1340, 1350 - before 1450); Venice, Italy; about 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf

Mercury Zodiacal Sign Taurus Hildesheim Germany
Mercury (?); Zodiacal Sign of Taurus; Hildesheim, Germany; probably 1170s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 28.2 × 18.9 cm (11 1, 8 × 7 7, 16 in.)

Silver leaf (Chondrostereum purpureum), illustration Botany, Mushrooms, Basidiomycota, Polyporales

Detail of a silver leafed chair in the conference room, Devi Garh Fort Palace Hotel, near Udaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

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"Silver Leaf: Reflecting the Beauty of Autumn Grasses and Moonlight" Step into a world where mirrors and space intertwine, capturing the essence of silver leaf. From ancient Byzantine mosaics to modern masterpieces, this captivating element has adorned artworks throughout history. "The Spirit of the Hunt, " a stunning piece created with tempera, gold, and silver leaf on gessoed panel, transports us to an era filled with adventure and excitement. The delicate mosaic tesserae from 6th-15th century Byzantine art showcase the intricate craftsmanship that went into creating these timeless treasures. In Charles Prendergast's Central Park painting from 1939, tempera strokes blend seamlessly with silver leaf accents, evoking a sense of tranquility amidst bustling city life. Figures Deer c. 1917 by the same artist captivate our gaze as they come alive through vibrant colors enhanced by touches of silver leaf. Travel back in time to Wurzburg Germany in 1240-1250 when Amos, Joel, Habakkuk, Micah, Hosea - all talented artists - used tempera colors mixed with silver leaf to create breathtaking religious paintings. These works not only display their exceptional skill but also reflect their devotion to storytelling through art. As we delve deeper into the world of "silver leaf, " we discover its ability to add depth and luminosity to any composition it graces. Whether it is capturing moonlight dancing on autumn grasses or illuminating sacred scenes from centuries past – this shimmering medium continues to enchant both artists and admirers alike.