19th century Russian icon. "Pantocrator". Tempera... Lot 102

19th century Russian icon. "Pantocrator". Tempera on wood with silver oklad. Hallmarks on the left side of the crown. Needs restoration on the face and cleaning. Measurements: 31 x 27 cm; 45 x 41 cm (frame). Icon "of Christ Pantocrator" with face and hands painted on wood and with chiseled silver oklad. It represents Jesus in half body, in the frontal and hieratic face with expressive intensity. Christ in his left hand holds the open book of the Gospel, facing the congregation, and with his right hand, according to the Orthodox / Byzantine rite blessing with open palm and articulation of the thumb and ring finger. In this type of icon the ineffable reality of God made Man is expressed.