Christ Pantocrator
Type:
Icon
Period:
The end of the
18 century
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Gallery: National Art Gallery
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Gabrovo
Town: Tryavna
Other source: Region
Description
A traditional iconographic treatment of the theme. Christ is portrayed to his waist, blessing with his right hand and holding an open book in his left one. He is dressed in a black chiton, with a dark-blue mantle on his shoulders. His figure is painted against a blue background. There are on both sides of his aureole two medallions with the initials of Jesus Christ.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
