Italian Art Gallery - Catholic Art From Italy

Recently we traveled to Italy to hand-select new statues, plaques, framed art and more - just for you! During our journeys we visited many small, family-owned studios where the artisans have been practicing their craft for generations. The  unique and stunning pieces in our Italian Art Gallery are gorgeous additions to your home and also make unforgettable gifts! 

Continue reading below to learn more about the places we visited and the treasures we found or click on the links below to view the entire Italian Art Gallery.

Both Porto Recanati and Loreto are located in the Marches region on the eastern seaboard of central Italy. During the Middle Ages the word "March" was used to describe a territory that was on the border of the Holy Roman Empire. This section of Italy is beautifully located between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea.

Possibly the most famous place to visit in Loreto is the Santuario di Loreto - The Holy House of Loreto. Protected inside the beautiful church is a structure said to be the Blessed Virgin Mary's house. Originally located in Nazareth, traditional stories tell of angels moving the house when it was endangered.  

Florence and Lucca are both located in the beloved Tuscany region of Italy. Florence is called "Firenze" in Italian. It was ruled by the famous Medici family and was a center of art and architecture.   Florence is home to The Uffizi Gallery  - a museum which houses original pieces from masters such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Raphael. Two  of the most well known landmarks in this city are Michelangelo's famous statue of David and the unmistakable Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (also known as the "Duomo").

Lucca's claim to fame resides in the old walls that still enclose the city. Unlike other places, Lucca chose to keep the walls even when the city boarders expanded beyond them. A popular pastime is to walk or bicycle along the tops. 

Rome - The Eternal City - needs no introduction. As the largest and the capital city of Italy, Rome's influence on economics and politics is widespread. Rome is a holy city since it is the resting place for many saints and martyrs. Completely surrounded by Rome is the sovereign State of the Vatican City - the smallest nation in the world. Here in the Vatican resides the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI and the Roman Curia.