169Icon: Christ Pantokrator |
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Number: | 169 | Period: | 19th century |
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Name: | Icon: Christ Pantokrator | Size: | 36 x 31 cm |
Origin: | Russia | Price: | sold |
Here Christ is shown holding a book of Gospels and delivering a blessing. The abbreviated shoulder height inscription identifies him as Господь Вседержитель Greek letters in the halo: O ΩN (‘the Being or ‘He who is’), based on ‘I am that I am’ from Exodus 3:13-14; Greek letters on the side: IC XC = Jesus Christ. Christ gives a blessing with his right hand and holds a half-opened, beautifully-decorated book of Gospels in his left hand. His red chiton and blue himation have subtle golden highlights. contact |
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