Icon - Christ Pantocrator - Wood

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Description from the seller

Christian icon of Christ, specifically a variant of Christ the King / Pantocrator.

How it is recognized

Christ is frontal, with a direct and serene gaze.

Right hand in a blessing gesture (the fingers form the monogram IC XC).

Open book in the left hand: the Gospel, with text in ancient script (Slavonic/Cyrillic).

Crown: emphasizes Christ as King of the Universe (Christ the King).

Dark background and symbolic colors (red and green), typical of Eastern iconography.

What it means

Represents Jesus Christ as:

Pantocrator: “the one who governs everything.”

King and Judge: divine authority and mercy.

Teacher: the Word of God (the Gospel opened).

Technique and style

Traditional Orthodox iconography.

Egg tempera on panel, with gesso preparation (levkas).

Symbolic use of color and absence of naturalistic perspective.

Possible Russian or Balkan school, 18th–19th centuries (to be confirmed with more data).

Christian icon of Christ, specifically a variant of Christ the King / Pantocrator.

How it is recognized

Christ is frontal, with a direct and serene gaze.

Right hand in a blessing gesture (the fingers form the monogram IC XC).

Open book in the left hand: the Gospel, with text in ancient script (Slavonic/Cyrillic).

Crown: emphasizes Christ as King of the Universe (Christ the King).

Dark background and symbolic colors (red and green), typical of Eastern iconography.

What it means

Represents Jesus Christ as:

Pantocrator: “the one who governs everything.”

King and Judge: divine authority and mercy.

Teacher: the Word of God (the Gospel opened).

Technique and style

Traditional Orthodox iconography.

Egg tempera on panel, with gesso preparation (levkas).

Symbolic use of color and absence of naturalistic perspective.

Possible Russian or Balkan school, 18th–19th centuries (to be confirmed with more data).

Details

Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Christ Pantocrator
Weight
1.25 kg
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Russia
Height
39 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
SpainVerified
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Objects sold
97.56%
Private

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