Christ Pantocrator
Russian Icon, 18th century
27.3 x 22.9 cm
No. 2939
Inscription in Church Slavonic: 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;...
Inscription in Church Slavonic: 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
Inscription in Greek: IC XC – Iesous Christos
Christ is shown half-length in a blue himation over a red chiton. His right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing and in his left hand he holds an open gospel which shows a passage from Matthew 11:28-29.