CHRIST PANTOCRATOR

Description The image of Christ as Pantocrator is one of the first depictions of Jesus; it was developed by the early Christian Church and remained a central image of the Eastern Orthodox Church. In this depiction of Christ holding the New Testament close to his chest with his left hand, while making the gesture of blessing with his right hand, there is no crown or scepter. The large, open eyes of Jesus look into the soul of the viewer; the long, curved forehead is a sign of wisdom; the long, straight nose proves his kind soul and the small, closed mouth indicates the silence of the thinker. The icon of the 16th century, which was the inspiration for the hagiographer, is painted by Michael or Micheli Damaskinos of the Cretan School. The original painting is located in the Byzantine and Christian Museum of Athens.

Silkscreen icon in carved wood with fadeless metallic frame; the icon is decorated with enamel and is locally gilded.