Hand-painted Icon of Christ the Pantocrator

Christ Pantocrator icon is painted by hand.

Pantokrator, which means "All-powerful" or "Almighty," is a Greek word. In the Book of Revelation, God calls Himself in this way, saying, "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, who is and was and is to come, the Almighty." 

Because it shows Christ in all His glory and might, the Pantocrator icon is unlike any other. The Saviour appears to be around 33 years old, with long hair and a beard. Depending on the painting style, the Lord can be shown at full height, at the waist, at the shoulders, or seated on the throne.

A scroll, or the Gospel in His left hand represents His guiding and enlightening role in the lives of His followers. All who will turn to the Lord will receive His grace, as His right hand is raised in blessing.

Materials

This icon is painted using the following materials:

tempera paints, lime, alder, or pine board, gesso, colored wax, gold leaf, linseed oil, hide glue, varnishes (mordant, kauri gum, acryl-styrolic).

Size

The smallest Christ Pantocrator icon (7.5×10 cm) is created without a hand-carved rectangular central panel and shoulder-long.

Decorations

This icon has a hand-carved rectangular central panel and is covered with gold leaf. The halo can be decorated with chiseling on gesso.

It can be additionally adorned with wrought silver, a metal or a textile oklad, precious and semiprecious gemstones. We recommend putting this icon into an opening or a non-opening icon case.

Price & Deadlines

The final price of the icon and the time it will take to paint it depend on its size and the complexity of its decoration.

Once this icon is painted, it will be consecrated in St Elisabeth Convent.