Technically, if the book is closed it is a christ pantokrator icon. In pantocrator style icons, christ holds the book of the gospel in his left hand and blesses with his right hand. Pantokrator is a greek word combined from if translatedall and the strength. The christian faith is based on the life and teachings of jesus christ, the son of god. Orthodox icon of our savior jesus christ pantocrator 5. In which christ is presented in the act of blessing with his right hand while holding a. Normally the icon of christ pantocrator is the most remote of all the conventional poses. Hand painted miniature christian orthodox icons, pocket size, officecar use.
Sort by featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Art is an amazing way through which we may better pray and contemplate the depths of christianity. Christ pantocrator, orthodox christian serigraph icon at. Byzantine orthodox icons of christ depict him in various forms for example, as christ the pantocrator, christ the savior or christ on the cross. He holds the book of the gospels in his left hand and blesses with his right hand. We include as much of the original image as possible. Pantocrator icon pantocrator is the greek word meaning ruler of all, and many icons take after this design. Sometimes this is a gesture of blessing and in others it is an oratorical motion. Fengmicon painting art christ pantocrator greek orthodox church catholic religious icon set.
Monastery icons jesus christ and the children mounted plaque icon reproduction 7. One of the most important icons in the monasterys collection and represents the two faces of christ. This style of iconography is called christ pantokrator or. Pantocrator or pantokrator, usually translated as almighty or allpowerful, is derived from one of many names of god in judaism. Greek antiques in collectible christian icons for sale ebay. It also contains the wax seal of authenticity from the greek government on the back. Every icon comes with certificate of authenticity and guarantee. 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. 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. Yet in other iconic depictions such as that of the balkan churches, we find the pantocrator with dancing eyes. Catherine of sinai, greek orthodox handmade icon on wood. You will also find icons depicting the nativity of christ and resurrection of christ. The word pantocrator is of greek origin meaning ruler of all. Byzantine christ pantokrator history 2701 wiki fandom.
Orthodox icons serbian icons mitropolitian jovan john zograf the iconpainter. Christ the pantocrator is included in windows into heaven. 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. 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. The icon portrays christ as the righteous judge and the lover of mankind, both at the same time. It is the icon of he who is the core of the christian faith.
Greek antique icon of hodegitria mother of god 18th early 19th century. Icons of jesus christ, our god and savior, from legacy icons. This is the oldest known example of the christ pantocrator iconographic type. New listing nice lot of 5 different brass russian orthodox icons. Byzantine orthodox icons of christ istok church supplies. 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. We offer many different sizes, as well as laminated or mounted on wood. Exact reproductions of antique byzantine masterpieces, 24k gold. We offer a big selection of icons of christ in different types of iconography.
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. A lovely gift to celebrate the birth of a child, or a baptism. 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. Ive seen one russian icon with, az and ya, the first and last of russian, but this is an abberation. The meaning of pantocrator is almighty or allpowerful. Pantokrator meaning in bible new testament greek lexicon. Christ pantocrator is an icon of christ represented full or halflength and fullfaced.
The monastery has identified some of the more significant orthodox icons of christ. 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. 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. Chatzidakis argues for a date in the mid6th century on the basis of the panels classical style, which was favored at. This icon is 9 12 wide by 12 12 tall on 1 thick wood. The mosaic is from the first quarter of the 12th century ce, constantinople. We are an online maker and seller of orthodox christian icons, books, and gifts. Sterling silver icon of christ pantocrator for your babys room wall. Istok church supplies has expert craftsmen who understand byzantine iconography traditions and incorporate them.
The icon thus portrays christ simultaneously as the righteous judge and the lover of mankind. Understanding these oldest pictures of jesus help us see that christ reveals himself to his church in a multitude of. Christ is distant from us and sometimes his face is stern. Greek lexicon based on thayers and smiths bible dictionary plus others. It depicts the christ pantokrator, a common icon of christ in the eastern orthodox church. Christ pantocrator, large icon mackean ancient faith store. 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. If you need further information please do not hesitate to write to.
Jesus christ, greek icon dating from the 15th century. 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. The color red, like gold, represents holiness and divinity. Christ the teacher icons have the book open, generally showing a text from either the gospels or saint johns revelation. Christ is traditionally shown wearing a tunic chiton and a draped outer garment himation. In the halflength image, christ holds the new testament in his left hand and makes the gesture of blessing with his right. Pantocrator is the greek word meaning ruler of all, and many icons are modeled after this original. During the iconoclastic period of the 8th and 9th centuries roughly. In christian iconography, christ pantocrator greek. Orthodox icons hand painted mother of god donskaya.
This collection was selected because of its faithfulness to the canonical russian icon tradition in. 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. The image depicts christ draped in blue robes, and framed by a halo and cross. All these items are entirely handmade by orthodox master craftsmen, following the strict rules of the byzantine iconography. See more ideas about christ, orthodox icons and religious art. This icon set includes icons of christ and the theotokos that were painted in bulgaria in the 21st century. Byzantine art traditions are centuries old and are characterized by particular conventions such as naturalism, divinity and a narrative approach.
Icon of the christ pantocrator with book online sales on. The christ pantokrator icons are also called christ the teacher. It is part of orthodox tradition to pray in front of the icon of jesus christ. Icons commonly represent christ pantocrator, the virgin as queen of the heavens, or the saints. In both icons jesus is holding a book, sometimes open. The word pantocrator is of greek origin and means ruler of all. Jesus christ saviour and life giver christ pantocrator. Here are the 10 oldest images of christ the writings of.
Artel russ orthodox icon pantocrator jesus christ academic style russian religious icon canvas decor on wood. Greek orthodox christ pantocrator icon possibly russian antique greek orthodox icon st john the baptist silver halo 19 century. Around christs head is a halo, an almost universal symbol of holiness. Christ pantocrator handpainted greek orthodox icon. Christ the giver of life icon, canvas on stretcher, framed picture, glass print and wall paper. Christ the good shepherd and the theotokos mother of the lost mct21. Greek, screenprinted icon reproducing christ pantocrator with open book.