Eastern Orthodox Icon Christ.

Eastern Orthodox Icon Christ. Wood icon, tempera paint, depicting Christ in Thanatopsis, seated, arms spread, bible in lap. Two angels hold him aloft, lower right and left. Writing in Greek. Late 19th Century. {Approximate dimensions: 10 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 5/8".}. Condition: Losses to the two upper corners, and to the entire lower edge. Chips to sides, particularly the right side, and some craquelure throughout. Hands appear to be repainted. Losses to tempera at halo.