Ancient Russian icon of the Christ Pantocrator, 19th century, 12x9 in
Ancient Russian icon of the Christ Pantocrator, 19th century, 12x9 in. The icon represent Jesus, full-length, in a frontal hieratic position, blessing the audience and holding the open Gospel in his left hand. The Greek letters in his halo indicate the One who is.
His face expresses the ineffable reality of God made Man, typical concept of all paintings representing the Christ Pantocrator throughout the centuries.
His ears are deformed to indicate a listening position and the tight lips convey a s...
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Ancient Russian icon of the Christ Pantocrator, 19th century, 12x9 in. The icon represent Jesus, full-length, in a frontal hieratic position, blessing the audience and holding the open Gospel in his left hand. The Greek letters in his halo indicate the One who is.
His face expresses the ineffable reality of God made Man, typical concept of all paintings representing the Christ Pantocrator throughout the centuries.
His ears are deformed to indicate a listening position and the tight lips convey a silence of wisdom.
The icon was painted with egg tempera on linden wood in Moscow in the 19th century.
Delivered in an elegant case with expertise signed by a qualified specialist.
Measures: 12.2x8.7 inches.