Christ Pantocrator
Russian, mid-17th century
Dimensions: 21 x 17.1cm
Condition: some minor 19th century reworking. The borders and ground once covered with silver revetment (riza)
Inscription in Church Slavonic: АЗЪ ВИДЕХЪ И СВИДЕТЕЛСТВО ВА ОНЕН СЕ АГНЕ[ТЦЪ БОЖИЙ ВЗЕМ[ЛЯЙ ГРЕХИ МИРА] ‘I saw and witnessed concerning him, ‘Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.’ John 1:29
Provenance: Grogan and Co. Boston MA, USA
Inscription in Church Slavonic: Obrazh Vserderzhitel – image of the Almighty; The gospel that Christ holds: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will...
Inscription in Church Slavonic: Obrazh Vserderzhitel – image of the Almighty; The gospel that Christ holds: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek.’ Matthew 11:28-29