Ancient Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, 19th century, 12x10 in
Ancient Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, 19th century, 12.2x10 inches. The most common and well-known icon of Jesus Christ is the icon of Christ Pantocrator, idealising the greatest glory and the greatest power of Jesus Christ.
In these icons, Jesus is depicted in a blessing position, facing the viewer, with a very expressive face. He holds an open Gospel in his left hand, for the viewer to read, and has Greek letters in his halo designating him as "the One who is", while on the Gospel pages a...
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Ancient Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, 19th century, 12.2x10 inches. The most common and well-known icon of Jesus Christ is the icon of Christ Pantocrator, idealising the greatest glory and the greatest power of Jesus Christ.
In these icons, Jesus is depicted in a blessing position, facing the viewer, with a very expressive face. He holds an open Gospel in his left hand, for the viewer to read, and has Greek letters in his halo designating him as "the One who is", while on the Gospel pages are written the following ritual sentences: "A new commandement I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. - Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you. - I am the light of the world. - Do not judge, or you too will be judged".
In this type of icon, the iconographer tries to express the reality of God made man.
In this representation, by Jesus' side, we can find Saint Michael and a Guardian Angel.
Painted by hand in Moscow in the 19th century, this icon is delivered in a blue velvet box with the evaluation of an expert.
Measures: 12.2x10 inches.
