{"id":1098,"date":"2022-03-07T16:02:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T15:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casantangelo.com\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2023-01-25T23:10:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T22:10:51","slug":"gold-leaf-gilding-the-last-goldbeater-in-venice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casantangelo.com\/en\/gold-leaf-gilding-the-last-goldbeater-in-venice\/","title":{"rendered":"The last goldbeater in Venice"},"content":{"rendered":"

The last goldbeater in Venice<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The last craftsman in Europe who still beat the gold leaf exclusively by hand lives and works in Venice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This noble metal is made into very thin sheets (a few microns)to be used for gilding in art and design.<\/p>\n

The Punta della Dogana<\/a> ball and the Angel of the Saint Mark Bell Tower<\/a> are the main examples of this technique here in Venice.<\/p>\n

But there are also other ways to use gold leaf such as cooking and cosmetics.<\/p>\n

Since ancient times this rare material has been used to decorate food. Over the years, reaching very strict production standards, it has also been certified as an edible food product.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, research has shown an “anti-aging” effect of the golden leaf as a beauty treatment.<\/p>\n

The gold leaf is applied directly to the skin and by massaging into it, it can reduce the depth of wrinkles.<\/p>\n

During your stay at Ca\u2019 Saint \u2019Angelo Apartments<\/a>, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to visit Marino\u2019s workshop.<\/p>\n

In this place the famous painter Tiziano Vecellio<\/a> lived all his life.<\/p>\n

Marino and his family will be happy to welcome you and to take you through the various stages of the production of the gold leaf.<\/p>\n

You will certainly enjoy a unique experience in a unique city.<\/p>\n

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