Russian Icon, Pantocrator 21x17cm
Russian Icon, Pantocrator measuring 21x17cm.
This type of icon, together with that of Our Lady Hodighitria, is among the most popular iconographic paintings of all religious centres of all eras.
It dates back to the first Byzantine empire where there were 3 different images of the Pantocrator: the bust (half-length), full-figured and on the throne; always blessing with the right hand and holding a book with the left one.
This icon has 3 characteristics: He is the Saviour, through Him God create...
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Russian Icon, Pantocrator measuring 21x17cm.
This type of icon, together with that of Our Lady Hodighitria, is among the most popular iconographic paintings of all religious centres of all eras.
It dates back to the first Byzantine empire where there were 3 different images of the Pantocrator: the bust (half-length), full-figured and on the throne; always blessing with the right hand and holding a book with the left one.
This icon has 3 characteristics: He is the Saviour, through Him God created the world and to Him has been given the right of the Day of Judgement.
Handmade and hand painted following the principles of the Russian icon schools, this icon is coated with gold leaf on lime wood.
It is delivered in a box with certificate of authenticity.
