Byzantine icons are more than just decorative works: they are windows to the divine, instruments of prayer and contemplation. Handcrafted using the traditional egg tempera technique and natural pigments, they can be embellished with pure gold leaf gilding to enhance their light and sacred significance. Each icon is a sign of faith and beauty, designed to accompany the spiritual life of its custodian.
Our Lady of Tenderness
The Virgin Mary is depicted frontally, her face slightly inclined toward the Baby Jesus she holds in her arms. Their faces touch in a gesture of sweetness and intimacy, expressing both maternal love and divine protection.
Virgo of the Sign
The Virgin is depicted frontally, with her arms outstretched in a gesture of prayer. On her chest, within a circular medallion, appears Jesus blessing: it is the prophetic sign of Isaiah: "Behold, the Virgin shall conceive and bear a son" (Isaiah 7:14).
Friendship icon
It depicts Jesus welcoming John to his chest, recalling the Gospel passage of the Last Supper in which John leans over the Master's heart (Jn 13:23).
Our Lady of Tenderness
The Virgin Mary is depicted frontally, her face slightly inclined toward the Baby Jesus she holds in her arms. Their faces touch in a gesture of sweetness and intimacy, expressing both maternal love and divine protection.
Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph carrying the Child Jesus on his shoulders , an image of tenderness and protection. Joseph appears as a just and obedient father, with an attentive and steadfast gaze, while Jesus, radiant and blessing, indicates his divine mission. The flowering staff that Joseph holds recalls his election as Mary's husband.
Sorrowful Virgin
Mary shares in Christ's suffering and human pain. She is an icon that invites us to interior prayer, compassion, and hope .
