Antique Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator, 18th century, 20.5x16 in
Antique Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator, 18th century, 20.5x16 in. This icon depicts Jesus in a frontal and hieratic position, blessing according to the Orthodox/ Byzantine rite. With an intense facial expression, Jesus holds the open Gospel with his left hand, showing it to the faithful, while blessing the people with his right hand, joining the thumb and index finger. The halo includes Greek letters indicating "the One who is", and the Gospel pages often display ritual evangelical w...
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Antique Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator, 18th century, 20.5x16 in. This icon depicts Jesus in a frontal and hieratic position, blessing according to the Orthodox/ Byzantine rite. With an intense facial expression, Jesus holds the open Gospel with his left hand, showing it to the faithful, while blessing the people with his right hand, joining the thumb and index finger. The halo includes Greek letters indicating "the One who is", and the Gospel pages often display ritual evangelical writings, commonly taken from the text of Matthew.
The iconographer focuses particularly on the face of Jesus, seeking to capture the essence of the incarnate God, maintaining a fundamental resemblance throughout the centuries in representations of Christ Pantocrator. Subjects: Christ Pantocrator. Origin: Moscow, Russia. Materials: Wood, levkas. Measurements: 20.5x15.7 in. Era: 18th century.