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Russian Christ Pantocrator Icon with Enameled Silver Oklad
- This icon of Christ Pantocrator is a stunning example of Russian artistry
- The composition centers on Christ, rendered with solemn dignity on an oil-painted panel
- The painting is protected by its silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel oklad
- The work reflects the refined standards of pre-revolutionary Russian silver workshops
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Circa 1908
A compelling expression of Russian Orthodox history, this silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel icon of Christ Pantocrator unites spiritual authority with exceptional craftsmanship. The composition centers on Christ, rendered with solemn dignity on an oil-painted panel and framed by a finely worked silver-gilt oklad executed in repoussé and chasing. The work reflects the refined standards of pre-revolutionary Russian silver workshops, where sacred imagery was elevated. . .
Circa 1908
A compelling expression of Russian Orthodox history, this silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel icon of Christ Pantocrator unites spiritual authority with exceptional craftsmanship. The composition centers on Christ, rendered with solemn dignity on an oil-painted panel and framed by a finely worked silver-gilt oklad executed in repoussé and chasing. The work reflects the refined standards of pre-revolutionary Russian silver workshops, where sacred imagery was elevated through masterful use of precious materials and meticulous technique.
Icons of this type reflect a deeply rooted tradition within the Russian Orthodox Church, where sacred imagery was both venerated and physically protected through precious metal coverings. By the late Imperial period, workshops producing such oklads had achieved remarkable technical sophistication, uniting enamelwork, repoussé and fine chasing into cohesive devotional objects. The inclusion of script from the Gospel of John—“A new commandment I give unto you: that you love one another…”—reinforces the theological essence of the Pantocrator image: Christ as both divine judge and teacher of universal love.
Bears the maker’s mark “СГ”
12 1/4" high x 10 3/8" wide x 2 1/2" deep
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