Applying Gold in Paintings: Stories of Gold | National Gallery

How did artists such as Andrea Mantegna and Duccio apply gold to their paintings? Explore the different gilding techniques used in works such as 'The Wilton Diptych' and 'The San Pier Maggiore Altarpiece', with our Curatorial, Scientific and Conservation departments.

Gold shines bright throughout the National Gallery's collection. It's used to depict glittering jewellery, extravagant fabrics and golden gifts with gold leaf featuring in both the paintings and the frames themselves. Go behind the scenes at the Gallery to explore how and why artists have used gold throughout the collection with our film series.

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