Russian painted antiqued icon Christ Pantocrator, 30x20 cm
Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator. The religious icon is hand-made and hand-painted in Russia according to the principles of the Byzantine-Russian school. It has been antiqued using traditional Russian painting techniques and is covered with gold leaf. The wooden panel measures 30x20 cm and is made of solid lime wood. The Pantocrator, he who contains being in himself, is depicted half-length, with his right hand raised in blessing while the left holds an open Gospel. The open book bears the quo...
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Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator. The religious icon is hand-made and hand-painted in Russia according to the principles of the Byzantine-Russian school. It has been antiqued using traditional Russian painting techniques and is covered with gold leaf. The wooden panel measures 30x20 cm and is made of solid lime wood. The Pantocrator, he who contains being in himself, is depicted half-length, with his right hand raised in blessing while the left holds an open Gospel. The open book bears the quotation from the Gospel of St. John: 'I am the light of the world'. The blue cloak signifies the humanity assumed in the Incarnation, and the purple robe expresses his lordship over the world. On the back, there is a hanging ring; the package also includes a warranty certificate and the history of the icon. It is delivered in an elegant wooden case with a red velvet interior.