Silver religious icons

Sacred icons represent a very rich artistic and spiritual tradition, with different styles and characteristics depending on the geographical areas and Christian churches they belong to.

Byzantine icons: use of gold background, inverted perspective, stylised faces
Greek icons: bright colours, softer strokes compared to ancient models
Russian icons: deep colours, intense spirituality, austere and solemn faces

Giving an icon is a gift charged with spirituality, beauty and protection.

Ideal gift for important occasions

Perfect for baptisms, communions, confirmations, weddings, anniversaries, or for those who want a religious object of artistic value. Also for those who decorate their homes with classic style and meaning.

The main features of the icons

Byzantine Icons

Hieratic and symbolic style, aimed at spiritual essentiality
Use of gold background, inverted perspective, stylised faces
Main subjects: Christ Pantocrator, Madonna and Child (Odigitria, Eleousa), saints
They influenced all later icons (Greek, Russian, Bulgarian...)

Greek Icons

Derived directly from Byzantine icons
Vivid colours, softer strokes than the ancient models
Still produced today, often hand-painted using traditional techniques (tempera on panel, gold leaf)
Very common in Greek Orthodox monasteries and pilgrimage sites

Russian icons

Great stylistic variety depending on the schools (Novgorod, Vladimir, Moscow...)
Deep colours, intense spirituality, austere and solemn faces
Famous the icon of the Trinity of Rublëv, symbol of Russian iconography
Often made with great attention to detail and symbolism