Russia, egg tempera on chalk ground, painted on wooden panel. Oklad in brass and nielo. Back with fabric cover Finely executed image of Christ Pantocrator. The beautiful and powerful icon known throughout the Church’s history as “Pantocrator,” tells us exactly who He is. Pantocrator-Lord omnipotent, Almighty, All-Powerful. In the earliest days of the Christian worship, when Roman persecution swirled around the daily life of Orthodox Catholic Christians, the icon most often seen in the Catacombs where these Christians worshipped was that of the Good Shepherd, the Lord who comforts His flock. Later in as new threats came upon the maturing Church from outside the Empire-various invasions of barbarians threatening the very homeland Empire; Huns, Vandals, Goths, and then Muslims, Christians needed an emphasis on the Almighty God who sat enthroned as Emperor, Monarch and Ruler. Measurements 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm Condition Traces of age, oklad shows oxidation. Painting in great condition, no chips or damage. Craquelure as expected and varnish showing signs of age.