Ancient Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, metal riza, 19th century, 13x10 in
Ancient Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, metal riza, 19th century, 13x10 in. The most common and well-known Christological icon is the Christ Pantocrator, where Jesus is represented in a blessing position, holding the Gospel in his left hand.
The halo is engraved with the letters meaning "the One who is" and it is in his facial expression that the iconographer tries to express the ineffable reality of God made Man. In all the different version of the Christ Pantocrator, we can find fundamental...
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Ancient Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, metal riza, 19th century, 13x10 in. The most common and well-known Christological icon is the Christ Pantocrator, where Jesus is represented in a blessing position, holding the Gospel in his left hand.
The halo is engraved with the letters meaning "the One who is" and it is in his facial expression that the iconographer tries to express the ineffable reality of God made Man. In all the different version of the Christ Pantocrator, we can find fundamental similarities like the helmet haircut, the large forehead and the big eyes.
In some representation, as this one, the book Jesus is holding is open and shows a phrase or two of the liturgy, considered important for the audiance to know. The supporters of the closed book claim not only some of the Gospel phrases are important, but all of them.
Provenance: Moscow.
Technique: egg tempera.
Materials: wood, levkas.
Era: 19th century.
Measures: 12.5x10.4 inches.
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