The meaning of gold is illumination, wisdom, wealth, and high quality; all those qualities reflect power. The Lion Polyptych’s main element is the color gold. It was originally a main altarpiece in Sant’Antonio di Castello in Venice and was made by Lorenzo Veneziano in 1357. Lorenzo was an Italian painter and was active around 1356-1372. The piece is gothic and is known as Lion Polyptych because it was named after the donor or commissioner, Domenico Lion, who is shown in the piece on the right side of the Virgin. The panel shows the Annunciation and was made in conjunction with Francesco Bissolo. The people depicted in the piece are Mary, God, the Holy Spirit, and Saints. This piece was created during the Dark Ages, which affected the artwork by making it more two-dimensional. The people appear more rigid and unrealistic. In this piece emotion is provoked by perception, language, and math. …show more content…
Its size is not only the first concept to catch your eyes but the overpowering color of gold and red radiates. The altarpiece demands attention and receives it with its aura of power over any spectator roaming by. The piece towers over anyone standing near it causing intimidation to hush over individuals admiring. The way the arches are displayed in the painting focus your gaze to the center, which brings all of your attention to focus on God, giving him the most power. The piece is almost completely symmetrical therefore not having any distractions from the main focus in the