Christ Pantocrator
Type:
Icon
Period:
1607 year
School: Unknown
Dimmensions (cm):
124.5
/ 87.5
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Gallery: National Art Gallery
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Bourgas
Town: Nessebur
Object identification notes
The same representative style is characteristic of some other icons from Nessebur (probably by the same author).
Description
A traditional waist-length depiction of Christ Pantocrator. The depiction of the head with the exclusively elegant and delicate transition from a transparent shade to a pale rose nuance is evidence of high professionalism. The eyes, the hair, the beard, the chiton, and the himation are outlined with virtuosity.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
Board with linen
State, restoration traces and comments
A donor's inscription has been preserved on the lower side of the frame.
