Christ Pantocrator - Russian Icon 1884
Features
Russian Icon 1884
Artwork title: Cristo Pantocratore
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
Subject: Sacred Subject
Origin: Mosca
Artistic technique: Painting
Technical specification: Tempera on Board
Description : Cristo Pantocratore
Tempera on wood. Icon with silver riza. On the edge of the riza are the silversmith's symbol and the date 1884. The Christ Pantocrator is a representation of Jesus in glory dating back to Byzantine art (Pantocrator means he who dominates all things): with his right hand he is in the act of blessing with the three fingers raised, according to the custom then remained in the Orthodox church, in the other hand he holds a book, the Gospel. The icon is presented in a late 19th century frame, adapted to display case.
Product Condition:
Product in good condition, with small signs of wear.
Frame Size (cm):
Height: 36
Width: 32
Depth: 8
Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 22,5
Width: 17,5