Artel russ orthodox icon pantocrator jesus christ academic style russian religious icon canvas decor on wood. It also contains the wax seal of authenticity from the greek government on the back. Every icon comes with certificate of authenticity and guarantee. He holds the book of the gospels in his left hand and blesses with his right hand. This icon is 9 12 wide by 12 12 tall on 1 thick wood.
We offer a big selection of icons of christ in different types of iconography. Art is an amazing way through which we may better pray and contemplate the depths of christianity. Icons commonly represent christ pantocrator, the virgin as queen of the heavens, or the saints. Greek antiques in collectible christian icons for sale ebay. The monastery has identified some of the more significant orthodox icons of christ. Byzantine orthodox icons of christ istok church supplies. It is part of orthodox tradition to pray in front of the icon of jesus christ. You will also find icons depicting the nativity of christ and resurrection of christ.
Istok church supplies has expert craftsmen who understand byzantine iconography traditions and incorporate them. Icons of jesus christ, our god and savior, from legacy icons. Christ is distant from us and sometimes his face is stern. Sort by featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. The icon thus portrays christ simultaneously as the righteous judge and the lover of mankind. The meaning of pantocrator is almighty or allpowerful. Pantokrator is a greek word combined from if translatedall and the strength. Christ pantocrator handpainted greek orthodox icon. Greek, screenprinted icon reproducing christ pantocrator with open book. Pantokrator meaning in bible new testament greek lexicon. Orthodox icons serbian icons mitropolitian jovan john zograf the iconpainter. Pantocrator or pantokrator, usually translated as almighty or allpowerful, is derived from one of many names of god in judaism.
Fengmicon painting art christ pantocrator greek orthodox church catholic religious icon set. One of the most important icons in the monasterys collection and represents the two faces of christ. We offer many different sizes, as well as laminated or mounted on wood. Hand painted miniature christian orthodox icons, pocket size, officecar use. It depicts the christ pantokrator, a common icon of christ in the eastern orthodox church. Sterling silver icon of christ pantocrator for your babys room wall. Christ is traditionally shown with a short beard and long dark hair parted in the middle, holding a jewelstudded book of the gospels in his left arm and blessing us with his right hand.
In christian iconography, christ pantocrator greek. A lovely gift to celebrate the birth of a child, or a baptism. Pantocrator icon pantocrator is the greek word meaning ruler of all, and many icons take after this design. In pantocrator style icons, christ holds the book of the gospel in his left hand and blesses with his right hand. Jesus christ, greek icon dating from the 15th century. If you need further information please do not hesitate to write to.
Christ the good shepherd and the theotokos mother of the lost mct21. Technically, if the book is closed it is a christ pantokrator icon. The color red, like gold, represents holiness and divinity. Christ is traditionally shown wearing a tunic chiton and a draped outer garment himation. During the iconoclastic period of the 8th and 9th centuries roughly.
See more ideas about christ, orthodox icons and religious art. Christ blesses us with his right hand as pantocrator the greek word for ruler of all, his fingers formed into the shape of the greek letters ic xc, the abbreviation in greek for jesus christ, and he holds in his left arm a jewelstudded book of the gospels. Christ pantocrator is an icon of christ represented full or halflength and fullfaced. Sometimes this is a gesture of blessing and in others it is an oratorical motion. Jesus christ the almighty is a powerful title attesting to jesus divinity and so it is unsurprising that christs face is often found to be stern on such icons. In both icons jesus is holding a book, sometimes open. Pantocrator is the greek word meaning ruler of all, and many icons are modeled after this original. Byzantine orthodox icons of christ depict him in various forms for example, as christ the pantocrator, christ the savior or christ on the cross. In this collection of icons you will find traditional and quality images of our lord and savior. We include as much of the original image as possible. Greek antique icon of hodegitria mother of god 18th early 19th century. Christ the teacher icons have the book open, generally showing a text from either the gospels or saint johns revelation.
In the halflength image, christ holds the new testament in his left hand and makes the gesture of blessing with his right. Orthodox icons of jesus christ show us different aspects of jesus christ. The bold red background of these icons is stunning and must be seen in person. Byzantine art traditions are centuries old and are characterized by particular conventions such as naturalism, divinity and a narrative approach. This collection was selected because of its faithfulness to the canonical russian icon tradition in.
Christ pantocrator, large icon mackean ancient faith store. The christ pantokrator icons are also called christ the teacher. Yet in other iconic depictions such as that of the balkan churches, we find the pantocrator with dancing eyes. Currency all prices are in aud currency all prices are in aud. All these items are entirely handmade by orthodox master craftsmen, following the strict rules of the byzantine iconography. The image of christ the pantocrator was one of the first images of christ developed in the early christian church and remains a central icon of the orthodox church. Catherine of sinai, greek orthodox handmade icon on wood. Ive seen one russian icon with, az and ya, the first and last of russian, but this is an abberation. The iconic image of christ pantocrator was one of the first images of christ developed. The image of christ pantocrator was one of the first images of christ developed in the early christian church and remains a central icon of the eastern and oriental orthodox churches.
The mosaic is from the first quarter of the 12th century ce, constantinople. Greek orthodox christ pantocrator icon possibly russian antique greek orthodox icon st john the baptist silver halo 19 century. Icon in greek is eikon meaning the holy image, single image created as a focal point of religious veneration, especially a painted or carved portable object of the orthodox eastern faith. Although there are many familiar examples of modern christian art, looking to the very first images of christ in art allows us to see how christ was perceived by the early church. Icon of the christ pantocrator with book online sales on. Through the incarnation, christ himself is made word and image, the word of the ineffable mysteries and the image of the invisible god. This icon set includes icons of christ and the theotokos that were painted in bulgaria in the 21st century. Christ pantocrator, orthodox christian serigraph icon at. Jesus christ saviour and life giver christ pantocrator. Christ the pantocrator is included in windows into heaven. Exact reproductions of antique byzantine masterpieces, 24k gold. This style of iconography is called christ pantokrator or. It is the icon of he who is the core of the christian faith. Orthodox icons hand painted mother of god donskaya.
This icon includes a certificate of authenticity, a story or explanation of the subject and of how icons are painted, and a hand painted label. Chatzidakis argues for a date in the mid6th century on the basis of the panels classical style, which was favored at. The image depicts christ draped in blue robes, and framed by a halo and cross. The icon portrays christ as the righteous judge and the lover of mankind, both at the same time. Christ the giver of life icon, canvas on stretcher, framed picture, glass print and wall paper. Monastery icons jesus christ and the children mounted plaque icon reproduction 7. As in subsequent examples, christ holds a book in his left hand and blesses the viewer with his right.
In which christ is presented in the act of blessing with his right hand while holding a. New listing nice lot of 5 different brass russian orthodox icons. He holds the book of the gospels in his left hand and blesses with his right hand the icon portrays christ as the righteous judge and the lover of mankind, both at the same time. The christian faith is based on the life and teachings of jesus christ, the son of god. Here are the 10 oldest images of christ the writings of. Orthodox icon of our savior jesus christ pantocrator 5.
Understanding these oldest pictures of jesus help us see that christ reveals himself to his church in a multitude of. Christ pantocrator icon icon ii all madeondemand icons are printed in proportion to the originals, which may result in some areas being cropped out, depending on which format you choose. We are an online maker and seller of orthodox christian icons, books, and gifts. The word pantocrator is of greek origin and means ruler of all. My item is a mosaic made of glass and stone on a wood panel 74. This icon has all of the appearances of a hand painted icon, it has carefully been selected from an enhanced silk screen collection executed in russia.
Byzantine christ pantokrator history 2701 wiki fandom. This is the oldest known example of the christ pantocrator iconographic type. Normally the icon of christ pantocrator is the most remote of all the conventional poses. A very symbolic icon in which the four evangelists are symbolized by four animals because they were considered to be referring to the prophecy of the prophet ezekiel a, 514.