Recently, one of our customers, featured in a TG1 news report, demonstrated how Eagle UV and Hybrid printers are now being used in sacred art projects, combining technical precision with respect for tradition
Excerpt from TG1 Mattina (RAI – Italian Radio and Television) – The content is shown exclusively for news and documentation purposes. All rights belong to their legitimate owners
The service highlights how digital printing and religious screen printing can complement craftsmanship, expanding the possibilities for expression and contributing to the preservation of sacred heritage
The history of the Vatican Printing Press
The first ‘Vatican’ printing press was established in 1587 by Pope Sixtus V
, who imported movable type from Paris for use in official publications. Among his most famous works was the
Tridentine Bible of 1593
Today, the Vatican Printing Press is responsible for producing papal documents, official documents of the Holy See, as well as art books and liturgical material
. A tradition that continues to intertwine with technological innovation
Eagle UV and Hybrid: digital printing for sacred art
Printers Eagle represent essential tools for those working in the area of sacred art.
Thanks to the ability to print directly on rigid and transparent materials (such as glass, ceramics, wood and metal) they enable the creation of:
- Decorated glass for churches and cathedrals
- Liturgical panels and religious icons
- Personalised sacred objects
- Photographic-quality reproductions of religious works
Digital printing for sacred art also allows walls to be frescoed using printable films applied with protective fixatives, ensuring resistance and durability over time. Combining craftsmanship and mo dern technology, Eagle printers keep the iconographic details and symbolic values of the works intact.
Religious screen printing: the power of tradition
Screen printing for sacred art remains a valuable method for decorating fabrics, furnishings and liturgical objects. This technique offers:
- Clear and long-lasting decorations
- Application of special effects and textures
- Personalisation of sacred objects
In this way, screen printing continues to complement digital techniques, guaranteeing a result that respects tradition without sacrificing functionality
3D printing in sacred art: innovation and conservation
Alongside digital printing and screen printing, 3D printing opens up new opportunities for the protection and enhancement of sacred heritage. This technology allows faithful replicas of statues, icons and religious objects to be created from scans or digital models. The copies can be used for:
- Museum exhibitions
- Liturgical celebrations
Protection of original works, avoiding risks from transport or handling
Holographic technology in sacred art: depth and movement
In addition to digital printing, screen printing and 3D printing, holographic technology is opening up new frontiers in sacred art
This technique allows images to be created with depth, animation or transformation effects, offering a unique visual experience for the observer:
- Icons and liturgical panels with holographic effect
- Images that change perspective or reveal hidden details
- Sacred objects that capture the attention of the faithful and enhance visual storytelling
The use of holography allows art and technology to be combined, maintaining respect for religious symbols and enriching the aesthetic and spiritual experience
Applied to transparent materials, this technique integrates perfectly with Eagle UV printers, further expanding the creative possibilities for churches, museums and religious collections
Tradition and technology at the service of sacred art
The combination of digital printing, screen printing, and 3D printing allows religious artistic traditions to be preserved while offering new modes of expression and production
Eagle UV and Hybrid printers continue to bridge the gap between past and future, bringing versatility, quality, and innovation to the service of sacred art
Would you like to find out more?
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