When one thinks of wealth and money, one usually has images of gold come to mind. This is no coincidence, either. Gold has been the standard in wealth for thousands of years. In fact, since the beginning of civilization it has been highly sought after. Therefore, it is no wonder that it would become a wonderful motif for great art throughout the ages.
As we look through a collection of gold art, we begin to see certain patterns emerge. This is especially true when we look at older art such as the pieces from the Vatican Collection. These powerful gold art pieces display a time of great power in the Catholic Church. These pieces are representative of a time in which great cathedrals were built. These great cathedrals were designed by the best architects and artists of the time and many still stand today.
Specifically looking the piece of golden art in a frame entitled “Gold Lions,” we can observe a sense of power and majesty being projected. Truly, as the church believed it was the emissary of God on earth, it makes wonderful sense that the artwork produced by this institution would have a sense of great power. Such art would give of this sense of power regardless of where it was placed.
Truly, gold is much more than a colour, it is a motif. It is a theme that presents itself through art. And when this theme presents itself, it creates a powerful image that will stick in the mind of anyone who observes it.
