Amalfi · Positano · Ravello
Sacred icons for the Amalfi Coast
Few places in Italy are as bound to Byzantium as the Amalfi Coast. The Republic of Amalfi traded with Constantinople, and from Constantinople came the bronze doors of the Cathedral and the relics of Saint Andrew. A hand-painted icon, here, is almost a homecoming.
A Byzantine coast
- The bronze doors of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Amalfi were cast in Constantinople in the 11th century.
- The relics of the apostle Andrew arrived in Amalfi from Constantinople in 1208.
- In Positano, the church of Santa Maria Assunta keeps a Byzantine icon of the Virgin, linked to the legend of the sailors and the «Posa, posa» said to have given the town its name.
A wedding gift by the sea
The Coast is a favourite wedding destination, including for couples from all over the world. A hand-painted icon, commissioned in advance, is a wedding gift that carries the memory of these places and that the couple can hang in their home, in Italy or abroad. For a seaside villa, a placement sheltered from damp and direct light is recommended.
The first conversation can take place online or in person. We ship worldwide: the icon is delivered with protective packaging and, on request, insured shipping, together with its certificate of authenticity on real parchment with photographs of every stage and its explanatory booklet in Italian or English. Shipping conditions are checked case by case at the time of commission.
Virgin of Tenderness
Round format, decorated gold ground.
Holy Family
A traditional gift for a couple.
Gift ideas on the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento and Capri
From Positano to Ravello, from Sorrento to Capri, the Coast hosts weddings and vow renewals for couples from all over the world every year. An icon commissioned for the occasion is the most lasting memory of that day. For the opening of a hotel, restaurant or boutique by the sea, an icon of the Mother of God or the patron saint accompanies the new business season after season.
Seaside wedding
The Holy Family, the Virgin of Tenderness.
Vow renewal
An icon for a wedding anniversary.
New hotel or restaurant
The patron saint of the place or the trade.
Frequently asked questions
Can the icon be shipped directly to the couple abroad?
Yes, the icon can be shipped directly to the recipient in Europe or worldwide, with the booklet in English.