The exhibition “Imago Aurea Beatae Virginis Mariae. Pietra, legno, tessuti, oro e fede. Dalla tradizione innografica e litanica all’immagine della Madre di Dio” runs at the Biblioteca Comunale in Amalfi from 20 November through 27 December 2026. According to Positano News, it explores Byzantine iconography and Marian devotion through the figure of the Theotokos, the Greek title identifying Mary as Mother of God.
The central idea is to make “the Invisible Visible” through a material and multisensory visitor experience, according to Positano News. Materials named for the journey include salt, pomegranate powder, sacred water, wool, papyrus, incense and aromatic oil.
The works use tempera, parchment, textiles, metals and precious stones, according to Holiday Coast. The same outlet reports that they incorporate historical fabrics and trimmings associated with Egypt, Syria, Turkey, the Atlas region and the Byzantine corridor between Ravenna and Rome.
The inauguration programme includes Lorella Parente, Giuseppe Gargano, curator Renaldo Fasanaro and moderator Giovanni Camelia, according to Il Vescovado. Contributions are planned on Ephesus, the church of Santa Maria de Flumine and the relationship between the iconography of Divine Wisdom and the Theotokos.
The exhibition refers to forms of the Theotokos including Blachernítissa, Platytéra, Hodegétria and Eleoúsa, alongside the Basilissa of Santa Maria de Flumine in Amalfi. It is curated by Renaldo Fasanaro and draws on research and collected materials from Turkish-Anatolian regions and other areas connected with Byzantine artistic traditions.
A site-specific sensory workshop is planned for 19 December, with access intended to include blind and visually impaired visitors and people with disabilities. Daily opening hours, admission conditions and any reservation requirement have not been announced.
