Gold Background Collection

The Heavenly Ladder of Saint John of Climacus (tempera & gold on wood)
3469106 The Heavenly Ladder of Saint John of Climacus (tempera & gold on wood) by Byzantine, (12th century); 41.3 x 29.9 cm; Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt; out of copyright

Jesus Christ in majesty, 15th century (oil on wood)
AIS5331552 Jesus Christ in majesty, 15th century (oil on wood) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); (add.info.: WEYDEN, Rogier van der (1400-1464). The Last Judgment. 1446-1452. FRANCE

L Immaculee Conception - The Immaculate Conception, by Pinturicchio, Bernardino
FIA5408853 L Immaculee Conception - The Immaculate Conception, by Pinturicchio, Bernardino, School of. Oil on wood. Dimension : 33, 5x21 cm

Screen with spring and summer flowers, 1701-1749
7202682 Screen with spring and summer flowers, 1701-1749 by Shiko, Watanabe (1683-1755); 173, 5 x 62 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Screen with spring and summer flowers)

Screen with spring and summer flowers, 1701-1749
7202681 Screen with spring and summer flowers, 1701-1749 by Shiko, Watanabe (1683-1755); 173, 5 x 62 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Screen with spring and summer flowers)

The Zoe Mosaic, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, 11th century CE (mosaic)
AIS5365865 The Zoe Mosaic, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, 11th century CE (mosaic) by Byzantine, (11th Century); Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, 1907 (oil, silver and gold on canvas)
JLJ4658051 Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, 1907 (oil, silver and gold on canvas) by Klimt

The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty par Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439-1501)
FIA5404827 The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty par Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439-1501)

Byzantine architecture: representation of the Virgin between Saint John and Saint Mark
LRI4690002 Byzantine architecture: representation of the Virgin between Saint John and Saint Mark. Mosaic on gold background. 13th century

St Paul - tempera on panel, 1426
LRI4579365 St Paul - tempera on panel, 1426 by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Museo Nazionale di San Matteo, Pisa, Tuscany

The Virgin and Child in Majestic surrounded by six angels
JLJ4673622 The Virgin and Child in Majestic surrounded by six angels. Painting by Gualtieri Giovanni dit Cimabue (circa 1240-1302), 13th century. Tempera on wood. Dim: 4, 27x2, 80m

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Saint John the Baptist, 1475. Creator: Alvise Vivarini
Saint John the Baptist, 1475

Virgin And Child, c1465-70. Creator: Matteo di Giovanni
Virgin And Child, c1465-70. Jesus raises one hand in blessing, a solemn expression on his face

Royal Door from an Iconostasis, 1754, (wood carved and gilded, tempera on wood)
8766539 Royal Door from an Iconostasis, 1754, (wood carved and gilded, tempera on wood); Ikonenmuseum, Frankfurt, Germany; (add.info.: Icons on Royal Door from an Iconostasis, Cyprus 1754)

"The Birth of Christ", 16th century (tempera on wood)
8766537 "The Birth of Christ", 16th century (tempera on wood) by Russian School (16th century); Ikonenmuseum, Frankfurt, Germany; (add.info.: "The Birth of Christ" icon)

"The Miracle of the Archangel Michael at Chonae" 17th century (tempera on wood)
8766536 "The Miracle of the Archangel Michael at Chonae" 17th century (tempera on wood) by Russian School (17th century); Ikonenmuseum, Frankfurt

Saint Nicholas of Bari, 1472 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5872711 Saint Nicholas of Bari, 1472 (oil on wood panel) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); 109x41 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Carlo Crivelli Saint Nicolas of Bari)

Saint Agatha, c.1500 (oil and gold on panel)
5860851 Saint Agatha, c.1500 (oil and gold on panel) by Vergos, Rafael (active 1492-1505); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Raphael or Rafael Vergos)

Madonna and Child, c. 1400 (oil and gilding on wood panel)
XOS5880693 Madonna and Child, c

Virgin and Child. Anonymous painting. Icon. Museo Civico, Modene
VEN5032626 Virgin and Child. Anonymous painting. Icon. Museo Civico, Modene.; Museo Civico di Storia ed Arte, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Virgin and Child. Anonymous painting. Icon)

Tryptic of Santa Chiara, 1320 (painting on wood)
VEN5033999 Tryptic of Santa Chiara, 1320 (painting on wood); Museo di Storia e Arte e Orto Lapidario (Art And History Museum And Botanic Garden), Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: Tryptic of St)

Saint Ambrose discovering the bodies of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais Anonymous altarpiece of the Italian school
JEB4910696 Saint Ambrose discovering the bodies of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais Anonymous altarpiece of the Italian school, 14th or 15th century

Scene from The Tales of Ise, 1568-1600 (ink, color & gold on paper)
1068226 Scene from The Tales of Ise, 1568-1600 (ink, color & gold on paper) by Tosa, Mitsuyoshi (Gyobu) (Kyuyoku) (1539-1613); 162.56x188.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

"In Praise of the Mother of God" late 16th century (tempera on wood)
8766538 "In Praise of the Mother of God" late 16th century (tempera on wood) by Russian School (16th century); Ikonenmuseum, Frankfurt

Couple of lovers looking into each other's eyes
FGL5493199 Couple of lovers looking into each other's eyes. The woman is holding two roses in her hands: one pink and one yellow

The Last supper. Detail. 15th century (Oil on wood panel)
8711435 The Last supper. Detail. 15th century (Oil on wood panel); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum. The Last supper. Detail. Oil on wood panel. 15 th century)

The Last Supper. ca. 1370-1400 (tempera on wood)
AIS5332869 The Last Supper. ca. 1370-1400 (tempera on wood); (add.info.: James, Saint ( -42). Disciple of Jesus. One of the Twelve Apostles. Patron Saint of Spain. Catalan School. Left detail. LEIDA

Tryptic of St. Clair (Santa Chiara): detail of the compartments relating to the life of Christ: from g
VEN5034018 Tryptic of St. Clair (Santa Chiara): detail of the compartments relating to the life of Christ: from g.a. d. and h

Wood cupola decorating the Hall of the Kings or Hall of Justice (painting)
CUL4929809 Wood cupola decorating the Hall of the Kings or Hall of Justice (painting); (add.info.: Les premiers rois de la dynastie des Nasrides - Alhambra. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Granada. Alhambra)

Meekness, 1650 (oil on panel)
5860981 Meekness, 1650 (oil on panel) by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Eustache Le Sueur)

Bacchante on a Panther, 1855 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879717 Bacchante on a Panther, 1855 (oil on fabric) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 87.3x127 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Arion on a Sea Horse, 1855 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879715 Arion on a Sea Horse, 1855 (oil on fabric) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 87.3x127 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Madonna. Portrait of the Virgin on a gold background
BEN5474955 Madonna. Portrait of the Virgin on a gold background. Painting by Giotto di Bondone (1267? -1337), around 1290. Tempera on wood. Size: 81.5 x 41 cm. Borgo San Lorenzo, Pieve

"Christ's Descent into Hell", c. 1710 (tempera on wood)
8766540 "Christ's Descent into Hell", c

Pieta. (1368) painting by Simone dei Crocefissi (1330-1399)
VEN5034044 Pieta. (1368) painting by Simone dei Crocefissi (1330-1399).; (add.info.: Pieta. (1368) painting by Simone dei Crocefissi (1330-1399).); Photo © Marco Ravenna

Polyptych of Santa Chiara: the life of Christ
VEN5034008 Polyptych of Santa Chiara: the life of Christ. 14th century. Museo di Storia et Arte, Trieste.; (add.info.: Polyptych of Santa Chiara: the life of Christ. 14th century)

Italy Tuscany San Gimignano
JEB4948142 Italy Tuscany San Gimignano, Musee d'Art Sacre: San Gimignano sur un trone et l'Histoire de sa vie (Saint Geminien de Modene)

John the Baptist, c.1410 (oil on oak panel)
XOS5877455 John the Baptist, c.1410 (oil on oak panel) by Master of Flemalle, (Robert Campin) (1375/8-1444); 25x20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Polyptych of the Virgin, Madonna with Saints, 1540 (painting)
8832400 Polyptych of the Virgin, Madonna with Saints, 1540 (painting) by Casanova, Agostino da (fl.1523-1564); Chiesa parrocchiale di San Michele, Villatalla, Imperia

Retable de saint Nicolas
AIS5367327 Retable de saint Nicolas : "representation de Saint Antoine Abbe (saint Antoine le Grand (250/251-356) (ou saint Antoine l'ermite)(Saint Anthony), saint Nicolas de Myre (Bari)

Our Lady of Strahov. Painting of the Master of the Altarpiece by Vissy Brod
VEN5028232 Our Lady of Strahov. Painting of the Master of the Altarpiece by Vissy Brod. circa 1350. Prague National Gallery.; (add.info.: Our Lady of Strahov)

Branchini Madonna, 1427 (tempera and gold leaf on panel)
8682928 Branchini Madonna, 1427 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia (1403-82); Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA, USA; (add.info.: By Giovanni di Paolo)

The Coronation of the Virgin Wood Painting by Simone di Filippo says " dei Crocefissi" 14th century Opera Pia
VEN5034093 The Coronation of the Virgin Wood Painting by Simone di Filippo says " dei Crocefissi" 14th century Opera Pia Zoni

Fresco depicting Christ. Dining room
VEN5027151 Fresco depicting Christ. Dining room, Palazzo Ducale - Prefecture. Reggio Emilia (Reggio Emilia).; (add.info.: Fresco depicting Christ. Dining room, Palazzo Ducale - Prefecture)

Saint Augustine (354-430), 12th century (mosaic)
DEX5040735 Saint Augustine (354-430), 12th century (mosaic); Capella Palatina, Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo

The assault of a castle - Assault on a castle
CUL4867576 The assault of a castle - Assault on a castle. Illustration on " Gran Conquista de Ultramar". 1291-95

Colours of Oz
Helen Joynson

Colours of Oz
Helen Joynson

Colours of Oz
Helen Joynson

Colours of Oz
Helen Joynson

Colours of Oz
Helen Joynson

Colours of Oz
Helen Joynson

Colours of Oz
Helen Joynson

Colours of Oz
Helen Joynson

Madonna and Child, c1480. Creator: Cosimo Rosselli
Madonna and Child, c1480. Against a shimmering gold background patterned with a elegant floral motif, the Madonna embraces the Infant Christ and presses her cheek against his

Sketch for the Tiffany Iris Corsage Ornament, c1900. Creator: George Paulding Farnham
Sketch for the Tiffany Iris Corsage Ornament, c1900

Colours of Oz
Helen Joynson

Colours of Oz
Helen Joynson

angel. Fragment of the pod
BEN5474946 angel. Fragment of the pod. Mosaic with a gold background made by Giotto di Bondone (1267? - 1337) and architecture of Maderno, 1310. St. Peter's Basilica in Rome

Saints Catherine and Bartholomew, c.1350 (egg tempera on wood)
8297318 Saints Catherine and Bartholomew, c.1350 (egg tempera on wood) by Nuzi Allegretto (1315-73) and Ghissi Francescuccio (fl.1345-74); 83 x 51 cm; National Gallery, London

Madonna and Child, 1367 (mixed media on poplar)
7443776 Madonna and Child, 1367 (mixed media on poplar) by Modena, Barnaba da (fl.1367-83); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

The Dead Christ supported by Two Angels, 1470-5 (tempera on poplar)
7887047 The Dead Christ supported by Two Angels, 1470-5 (tempera on poplar) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); 72.4 -- 55.2 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: By Carlo Crivelli)

The Marriage of St Catherine of Siena
BAL99056 The Marriage of St Catherine of Siena, detail of St

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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.