Description
Hand Painted Byzantine Orthodox Icon of Christ Pantokrator (Pantocrator), painted by Iconographer Mother Neonila
Materials: Natural Pigments, a Lime-tree Wood Board, 24K Gold Leaf, Varnish
Size of the Icon: A4 11.7×8.3 inches/ 29,7×21 cm, Thickness 1 inch/ 2.5 cm.
Technique: Egg Tempera technique, Hand Painted
...History of the icon
This icon is a specific representation of Jesus Christ. The title “Pantokrator” means “Ruler of all”, but it can also be translated as “Almighty”. The Pantocrator is mostly an Eastern Orthodox or Eastern Catholic theological concept. The icon of Christ Pantocrator is one of the most common religious images of Orthodox Christianity. In Byzantine art, the icon or mosaic of Christ Pantocrator occupies the most important places. The image of Christ Pantocrator was one of the first images of Christ to be developed in the early Christian Church. It remains a central icon of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Our Lord Jesus Christ holds the New Testament in his left hand and makes the gesture of teaching or blessing with his right hand. The letters IC XC stand for his name.
Technical details:
• Icon painted in Romanian Orthodox monastery by Mother Neonila;
• Excellence quality hand-painted icon;
• Natural pigments;
• 24K gilded and varnished;
• Icon painted on a Lime-tree Wood Board.The uniqueness of the icon:
• Christ’s fingers are depicted in a graceful pose that represents the letters IC, X, and C.
• Christ has a cruciform halo inscribed with the letters Ο Ω Ν, meaning ” He who is”.
• Christ’s gaze is melancholic and stern, deeply penetrating into your soul.Need further information?
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