Gold Leaf Collection

The Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple), Amritsar, Punjab, India, Asia

Catalan Atlas, 14th century. The 6-page Catalan Atlas (1375) was produced on vellum by the Jewish cartographer Abraham Cresques

Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90. Creator: Jean Bourdichon
Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90

St. Michaels gold-domed cathedral, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe
St. Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery is a functioning monastery in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Originally built in the Middle Ages, the monastery comprises the Cathedral itself, the Refectory of St

The Kiss, 1907-08 (oil on canvas)
XAM601 The Kiss, 1907-08 (oil on canvas) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 180x180 cm; Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

Hydra constellations, 1829 C016 / 4412
Hydra constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Myanmars most famous Buddha image, 13ft high and covered in 6 inches of pure gold leaf, Mahamuni Paya, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

Blessed Gerard of Villamagna and St Mary Magdalen with St Catherine of Alexandria
Artist: Spinello Aretino - Title: Blessed Gerard of Villamagna and St Mary Magdalen with St Catherine of Alexandria - Date: 1380-1390 - Original Medium and Size

Peonies and willows, Momoyama or Edo period, Early 17th century. Creator: Hasegawa Tonin
Peonies and willows, Momoyama or Edo period, Early 17th century

Saint James Major, c. 1315 / 1320. Creator: Simone Martini
Saint James Major, c. 1315/1320

Lotus 49 Gold Leaf, Graham Hill. 1968 Monaco Grand Prix

The Nativity, ca. 1406-10. Creator: Lorenzo Monaco
The Nativity, ca. 1406-10

St. Francis of Assisi church, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Goa, Goa, India, Asia

Ursa Major constellation, 1829 C016 / 4387
Ursa Major constellation. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century

The Assumption of the Virgin with Busts of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin of... c
The Assumption of the Virgin with Busts of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin of the Annunciation, c. 1400/1405

The Death of Saint Clare, c. 1400 / 1410. Creator: Master of Heiligenkreuz
The Death of Saint Clare, c. 1400/1410

The Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1440 (tempera on panel) (central detail of 49984)
XAL701919 The Coronation of the Virgin, c.1440 (tempera on panel) (central detail of 49984) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro) (c.1387-1455); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Detail of the hand of a stucco seated Buddha statue, Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai Historical Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sukhothai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

State sword and sheath
3739740 State sword and sheath; (add.info.: State sword (afena) and sheath; made from Iron, wood, gold leaf, ray-skin (sheath)

State sword and sheath
3739739 State sword and sheath; (add.info.: State sword (afena) and sheath; made from Iron, wood, gold leaf, ray-skin (sheath)

An engraving depicting a gold-leaf electroscope (Bennett's electroscope), 19th century
5311599 An engraving depicting a gold-leaf electroscope (Bennett's electroscope), 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

13th Century depiction of Jesus on the cross
5304871 13th Century depiction of Jesus on the cross.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gold Loops
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St Hugh of Lincoln and St Benedict of Nursia. Creator: Gherardo di Jacopo
St Hugh of Lincoln and St Benedict of Nursia, Unknown date

Virgin and Child with saints, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Creator: Venetian Forger
Virgin and Child with saints, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Miniature - detail

Cover of "Facta et dicta memorabilia", 1471. Creator: Unknown. Cover of "Facta et dicta
Cover of "Facta et dicta memorabilia", 1471. Medallion portraits of Roman emperors. Red and gold decorative book cover, made in the 18th century

Martyrdom scene, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Martyrdom scene, early 15th century. Page from a Book of Hours

Fusuma: Tigers and Dragon, 1813-1838. Creator: Kishi Ganku
Fusuma: Tigers and Dragon, 1813-1838. These "fusuma, " Japanese sliding door panels, were designed to cover two walls of a room forming an "L" shape

Peacock and Peahen with Flowering Prunus, c1840-1850. Creator: Mori Ippô
Peacock and Peahen with Flowering Prunus, c1840-1850

Peacock and Peahen with Chick and Peonies, c1840-50. Creator: Mori Ippô
Peacock and Peahen with Chick and Peonies, c1840-50. The season is summer, and there is order in the world: on the left, poppa peacock, big rock, and white peonies; on the right, momma peahen

The Symbols of the Four Evangelists, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
The Symbols of the Four Evangelists, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Pythagoras and his disciples, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
Pythagoras and his disciples, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Moses Receives the Ten Commandments, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
Moses Receives the Ten Commandments, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Book of Hours, early 16th century. Creator: Jean Pichore
Book of Hours, early 16th century. Crucifixion scene. Jean Pichore, to whom this work is attributed, was one of many versatile artists who did not see the print revolution as a threat to their work

Angel with book, c1524. Creator: Bellemare Group
Angel with book, c1524. From a Book of Hours. Attributed to the Bellemare Group

Book cover for "Deux Contes", 1926. Creator: Paul Gruel. Book cover for "Deux Contes", 1926
Book cover for "Deux Contes", 1926. Francois-Louis Schmied (1873-1941) was a painter, illustrator, engraver, and bookbinder who, in the years following World War I

A Church representing the Promised Land, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
A Church representing the Promised Land, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Papal Confession before a pope, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
Papal Confession before a pope, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Monks - detail from a Book of Hours, c1490. Creator: Unknown
Monks - detail from a Book of Hours, c1490. The illuminator's style was influenced by the Master of Edward IV, active ca. 1470-90, and followers

Page from a Book of Hours, 4th quarter 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Page from a Book of Hours, 4th quarter 15th century. Biblical scene with kneeling figures (top), and dancing peasants (bottom), from a Book of Hours made in Rouen, France

Single Leaf of an Elephant with Mahout Attacking Four Men, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of an Elephant with Mahout Attacking Four Men, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century. Depictions of elephants became increasingly common in the Mughal period

Letter A, the Beaupré Antiphonary (Volume I), 1290. Creator: Unknown
Letter A, the Beaupre Antiphonary (Volume I), 1290. Illuminated initial depicting the Resurrection: Christ rises from the tomb, (top); the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalen find the discarded shroud

Single Leaf of a Portrait of Shah Abbas I, Painting: 18th century; Calligraphy: 1582-1583. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of a Portrait of Shah Abbas I, 18th century. According to the inscription in the upper panel of this manuscript leaf

Saint Jerome in His Study, 1451. Creator: Antonio da Fabriano II
Saint Jerome in His Study, 1451. Saint Jerome (ca. 347-420 CE) was one of the four Latin Fathers of the Church (the others being Saint Augustine, Ambrose)

Saint John the Baptist and Saint James the Great, 1423-1424. Creator: Giovanni Toscani
Saint John the Baptist and Saint James the Great, 1423-1424

Madonna and Child, 1430-1450. Creator: Francesco Squarcione
Madonna and Child, 1430-1450

Madonna and Child, c1446-1447. Creator: Filippo Lippi
Madonna and Child, c1446-1447. This tender devotional image of the Madonna and Child before a gold curtain functioning as a cloth of honor retains its original frame in the shape a window frame in a

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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.