It is quite difficult to imagine Christian religion, especially the Orthodox one, without worshipping the holy image – an icon. Admiration one feels in front of an Icon is the comprehension of the integrity of existence, the gladness of humility and unity with the highest spiritual world. Tibaldi, the oldest Italian pen manufacturer presents the Tribute to Orthodoxy collection as paying tribute to the Orthodox icons.
Our Lady of Kazan, the icon of the end of XVIII – beginning of XIX century
The replica of the icon is reproduced on the Tibaldi writing instrument
Divine Proportion
Phi – the concept known as the Divine Proportion – informs every aspect of the structure of the all Tibaldi pens. For example, the proportion of the closed pen’s cap to the visible part of the barrel equals 1.628. Phi has been used in art, architecture and music for centuries, often unintentionally. Aesthetically, Phi is a symbol of perfect and natural beauty. The divine proportion exists in a multitude of forms in nature: in animal skin patterns, in the arrangement of leaves on a stem, in the form of a seaslug shell.
Unique Technology
The Tibaldi Tribute to Orthodoxy collection is based on the original Tibaldi Divina design. Each pen is hand-painted with a faithful reproduction of the Orthodoxy icons of XVI, XVIII, XIX, XX Centuries on its barrel. Tibaldi Tribute to Orthodoxy pens are carved out of the whole piece of rare and durable material – precious black resign by the craftsmen. All small details are made of gold-plated silver and decorated with fine patterns with engraving of an image of two Angels holding the veronica as well.
A snap mechanism and roller on the clip mean the Tibaldi Divina slips smoothly into a pocket or onto a notepad
The tip of roller is decorated with an image of four six-wings Seraphs
The nib is decorated with a detail of mosaic ornament taken from The Saint Sophia cathedral in Kiev
Collector’s Value
Famous Italian artist Lorena Straffi skillfully airbrushes each writing instrument by hand. Aerography – is an art of the finest workmanship, of which Lorena Srtaffi is a master. Exactly this gift permits her to reproduce a replica of an ancient icon in fine details to convey a visual sensation feelings of contemplation of an original. In cooperation with Tibaldi Lorena takes part in creation of the following writing instruments collections: Red Cross, Clari Viri, Draco Et Phoenix, Tribute To Orthodoxy.
Limited Edition
The Oration to the Saints
Each Tibaldi Tribute to Orthodoxy pen is a precious limited edition writing instrument. The number represents the Century in which the original icons were painted.
A prayer is finely etched on the cup.
Our Lady of Kazan
Christ Pantocrator
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
St. John the Theologian
Our Lady of Iveron
Guardian Angel
18 fountain pens, 18 roller balls
18 fountain pens, 18 roller balls
20 fountain pens, 20 roller balls
16 fountain pens, 16 roller balls
19 fountain pens, 19 roller balls
20 fountain pens, 20 roller balls
St. George the Victorious
20 fountain pens, 20 roller balls
St. Peter the Apostle
20 fountain pens, 20 roller balls
St. Paul the Apostle
St. Andrew the First-Called
St. Sergiy of Radonezh
Archangel Michael
20 fountain pens, 20 roller balls
20 fountain pens, 20 roller balls
16 fountain pens, 16 roller balls
20 fountain pens, 20 roller balls
Casing
The Tibaldi Tribute to Orthodoxy limited edition writing instruments are sold individually in an exclusive box.
A reproduction of the original icon is on the box lid
The box comes with alcantara interior
The Special Set
The boxes for the Special Set are made by wellknown French company Elie Bleu, which is experienced in execution of the orders for the most prestigious luxury companies such as Cartier and Hermès. The lid of the magnificent lacquered box with alcantara interior is equipped with real optical lenses that highlight the image of the Saint in every detail.
The luxurious case is made of precious AMBOYNA BURL wood. The Special Set is manufactured in triplicate and includes three writing instruments feature replicas of icons of St. Peter the Apostle, St. Paul the Apostle and Archangel Michael with the following numbers: 1/20, 1/20, 1/20; 2/20, 2/20, 2/20 and 3/20, 3/20, 3/20.
The luxurious case is made of precious MACASSAR EBONY wood.
The luxurious case is made of precious MAHOGANY wood.
The Special Set is manufactured in triplicate and includes three writing instruments feature replicas of icons of Guardian Angel, St. George the Victorious and St. John the Theologian with the following numbers: 1/16, 1/20, 1/20; 2/16, 2/20, 2/20 and 3/16, 3/20, 3/20.
The Special Set is manufactured in triplicate and includes three writing instruments feature replicas of icons of Our Lady of Kazan, Jesus Pantocrator, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with the following numbers: 1/18, 1/18, 1/18; 2/18, 2/18, 2/18 and 3/18, 3/18, 3/18.
Blessing of the Orthodox Church
Appreciation
Tribute to Orthodoxy Collection has been blessed by Hilarion, the Metropolitan of Donetsk and Mariupol, the Archimandrite of the Sviatohorsk Cave Monastery.
Tibaldi wishes to express warm-hearted thanks for their valuable support in the creation of this project to
The part of the proceeds of the sale will go to charity.
Oleg Zdanovych
Irina BusevaDavydova
collector and expert in old Russian religious paintings
leading scientific employee of the Department of Old Russian and Church Art of the Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts of the Russian Academy of Arts, winner of the State Award of the Russian Federation
Gleb Gusakov
restorer, expert in old Russian religious paintings
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