Antique Russian Icon Kosmokrator Brass Riza 28x22 cm 19th Century
Antique Russian icon of the 19th century depicting Jesus Pantocrator. Jesus, full frontal and hieratic in a blessing position, holds the universe in his left hand and blesses the faithful with his right hand according to the Orthodox/Byzantine rite. The intensely expressive face expresses the ineffable reality of God made Man, a concept typical in paintings depicting Christ Pantokrator over the centuries. Typical features include helmet-like hair, a spacious forehead, well-defined eyebrows, larg...
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Antique Russian icon of the 19th century depicting Jesus Pantocrator. Jesus, full frontal and hieratic in a blessing position, holds the universe in his left hand and blesses the faithful with his right hand according to the Orthodox/Byzantine rite. The intensely expressive face expresses the ineffable reality of God made Man, a concept typical in paintings depicting Christ Pantokrator over the centuries. Typical features include helmet-like hair, a spacious forehead, well-defined eyebrows, large pensive eyes, elongated nasal septum, red lips, and small ears indicating a listening attitude. The Jesus icon comes in an elegant blue velvet box and includes a certification from a specialized expert. Origin: Moscow. Technique: egg tempera. Materials: wood, levkas, silver-plated riza. Dimensions: 28x22.5 cm. Period: 19th century.
