Antique Russian hand painted Pantokrator icon restored 30x25 cm
Antique Russian hand painted Pantokrator icon restored 30x25 cm. This orthodox icon presents a solemn representation of Christ Pantocrator in a frontal and blessing position. In his left hand he holds the Gospel, while the right is raised as a sign of blessing, following the Orthodox/Byzantine rite. The face of Christ is intensely expressive, symbolizing the incarnate God, a recurring theme in representations of Christ Pantocrator through the ages. The halo contains the Greek letters that identi...
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Antique Russian hand painted Pantokrator icon restored 30x25 cm. This orthodox icon presents a solemn representation of Christ Pantocrator in a frontal and blessing position. In his left hand he holds the Gospel, while the right is raised as a sign of blessing, following the Orthodox/Byzantine rite. The face of Christ is intensely expressive, symbolizing the incarnate God, a recurring theme in representations of Christ Pantocrator through the ages. The halo contains the Greek letters that identify He who is. The face is characterized by distinctive features such as randomly parted hair in the center, broad forehead, well-defined eyebrows and large, thoughtful eyes. This work emphasizes the divinity and authority of Christ, echoing the iconographic tradition that prefers to show the Gospel open to directly communicate liturgical messages to the faithful.
Subjects: Pantokrator.Origin: Central Russia.Technique: Egg tempera.Materials: Wood - levkas.Measurements: 30x26 cm.Period: 19th century, restored, 21st century.This icon is shipped together with a box set and an appraisal carried out by an expert appraiser.
