Spain, Castile and Leon, Avila, Basilica de Santa Teresa, statue of the saint inside the basilica.

Spain, Castile and Leon, Salamanca, Chapel of the University of Salamanca built between 1761 and 1767 with an altarpiece by Gabilan Tome.

Spain, Castile and Leon, Salamanca, Old Cathedral or Cathedral of Santa María, Main Chapel with the glowing ornate altarpiece by the Delli brothers Nicolo and Dello.

Architecture, Interior, Detail of gold leaf sheet used to decorate ceiling cornice moudling.

Architecture, Interior, Detail of ceiling cornice moudling having gold leaf applied.

Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg, Rathaus or Town Hall, Goldener Saal or Golden Hall with its coffered ceiling dating from 1643.

Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg, Rathaus or Town Hall, Goldener Saal or Golden Hall with its coffered ceiling dating from 1643.

Sweden, Stockholm, Entrance to the Royal Dramatic Theatre with golden statues.

Sweden, Stockholm, Entrance to the Royal Dramatic Theatre with golden statues.

Germany, Bavaria, Munich, Schleissheim Palace, The Neues Schloss or New Castle, Electress's Apartment, Chamber Chapel, Ceiling with elegant stucco work decoration.

INDIA, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Young boy being made up for Ramlila festival where the story of Lord Rama is enacted. Gold leaf is placed on the face as part of decorative floral pattern.

NIGER, People, Body Decoration, Smiling Fulani woman with tatooed lips and gold nose ring through her septum.