Icon - Wood - Christ Pantocrator






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Icon of Christ Pantocrator with saints – Russia, 19th century
Icon painted on a wooden panel depicting Christ Pantocrator in bust, blessing with the right hand and holding the Gospel open with the left. The golden cruciform nimbus bears the Greek letters « Ο Ω Ν » (He Who Is).
The Cyrillic inscription on either side clearly identifies the subject:
« Образ Господь Вседержитель » (Image of the Lord Almighty).
The open book presents a text in Church Slavonic, corresponding to a Gospel quotation.
In the upper corners, two medallions depict crowned saints
Traditional technique: tempera on gesso, brown background with gold highlights.
Panel composed of several joined planks, with crosspieces on the reverse (typical construction).
Presence of craquelure
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The object will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.
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Icon of Christ Pantocrator with saints – Russia, 19th century
Icon painted on a wooden panel depicting Christ Pantocrator in bust, blessing with the right hand and holding the Gospel open with the left. The golden cruciform nimbus bears the Greek letters « Ο Ω Ν » (He Who Is).
The Cyrillic inscription on either side clearly identifies the subject:
« Образ Господь Вседержитель » (Image of the Lord Almighty).
The open book presents a text in Church Slavonic, corresponding to a Gospel quotation.
In the upper corners, two medallions depict crowned saints
Traditional technique: tempera on gesso, brown background with gold highlights.
Panel composed of several joined planks, with crosspieces on the reverse (typical construction).
Presence of craquelure
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement the presentation. Please examine them carefully before any commitment
The object will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
