19th century Russian icon. "Pantocrator". Tempera... Lot 130

19th century Russian icon. "Pantocrator". Tempera on wood with gilded copper oklad. Wooden frame lined with worn cloth. It presents generalized wear, some lack. Needs restoration. The wood has a crack on the back. Measurements: 31 x 26 cm; 45 x 41 cm (frame). Icon "of Christ Pantocrator" with face and hands painted on wood and with copper 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.