Ancient Russian gilded icon of the Christ Pantocrator, enamels, 19th century, 10.6x8.9 in
Ancient Russian gilded icon of the Christ Pantocrator, enamels, 19th century, 10.6x8.9 in. Icon representing Jesus Christ, full-length, in a frontal position, with the left hand holding the universe and the right hand blessing the faithful soul according to the Byzantine rite.
In the halo, the Greek letters mean "the One who is". His face is intensely expressive, referring to the concept of God becoming Man, present in every picture of the Christ Pantocrator.
The lips are tight, symbol of wisdom, ...
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Ancient Russian gilded icon of the Christ Pantocrator, enamels, 19th century, 10.6x8.9 in. Icon representing Jesus Christ, full-length, in a frontal position, with the left hand holding the universe and the right hand blessing the faithful soul according to the Byzantine rite.
In the halo, the Greek letters mean "the One who is". His face is intensely expressive, referring to the concept of God becoming Man, present in every picture of the Christ Pantocrator.
The lips are tight, symbol of wisdom, and the ears are deformed as a sign of listening.
In this icon, the left hand holds the Universe, while other versions prefer the Gospel, open or closed.
Icon from Moscow, painted in the 19th century with egg tempera on a lime wood hardboard and decorated with a silver riza.
Delivered in an elegant case with export report.
Measures: 10.6x8.9 inches.
