Framing with Gold Leaf: Stories of Gold

Go behind the scenes of the National Gallery’s Framing Department to explore the frames of some of our most significant paintings, including Sebastiano del Piombo’s The Raising of Lazarus. Learn the art of applying gold leaf with Frame Conservator Isabella.

Gold shines throughout the National Gallery’s collection—used to depict sparkling jewelry, luxurious fabrics, and opulent gifts. Gold leaf features not only in the paintings but in the frames themselves, adding richness and depth to the artworks.