Icon - Christ Pantocrator - Wood, Metal

Pantocrator – Christ the King
Icon of Christ Pantocrator
The image depicts Christ Pantocrator, one of the most important representations in Orthodox Christian iconography, in which Jesus Christ appears as Lord of the Universe, Almighty, and Supreme Judge.

- Christ: shown from the waist up, facing forward, with a solemn expression and his gaze directed toward the faithful.
- Halo: features a circular golden halo with raised radial rays, symbolizing his divine nature.
- Garments: he wears a tunic and mantle, although the worn surface makes it difficult to discern their original colors.
- Right hand: appears to be raised in blessing, although it is badly damaged.
- Left hand: probably holds the Gospel, now almost unrecognizable due to the loss of polychromy.
Of particular note is its gilded metal covering (oklad), worked in relief, which protects much of the painted surface. The frame’s ornamental decoration features geometric and vegetal motifs.