Large Russian Tempura Icon, Christ Pantocrator
Large tempura on panel Religious icon depicting "Christ Pantocrator" with a central image of Christ holding the scripture in one hand and raising two fingers on the other in a gesture of blessing or benediction. With incised details to halo and central portion of panel recessed, emphasizing the image. 32" H x 21" W x 2" D. Russian, 18th century or earlier.
Condition Report: With craquelure, areas of loss, natural wood shrinkage, and splitting to panel cohesive with age. Scattered areas of retouching are visible under UV light inspection. Some red-painted details added later. Rust oxidation to metal joints.
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Large tempura on panel Religious icon depicting "Christ Pantocrator" with a central image of Christ holding the scripture in one hand and raising two fingers on the other in a gesture of blessing or benediction. With incised details to halo and central portion of panel recessed, emphasizing the image. 32" H x 21" W x 2" D. Russian, 18th century or earlier.
Condition Report: With craquelure, areas of loss, natural wood shrinkage, and splitting to panel cohesive with age. Scattered areas of retouching are visible under UV light inspection. Some red-painted details added later. Rust oxidation to metal joints.