About This Sacred Work

The Christ Pantocrator—"Almighty Christ"—is among the most revered images in Christian sacred art. This extraordinary hand-painted icon presents the Savior in His divine majesty: right hand raised in blessing, left hand holding the Book of Gospels, gaze directed toward the viewer with quiet, eternal authority.

Created by master iconographers trained in the Byzantine tradition, this work follows canonical proportions established over a thousand years ago. Every element—the curve of the brow, the placement of the eyes, the rhythm of the vestment folds—carries deep symbolic meaning. The gilded nimbus bears the cross; the layered robes speak of heaven and earth united in the Incarnation.

Rendered in egg tempera on a hand-prepared wooden panel covered with fine linen and traditional gesso, this icon will endure for centuries with proper care. The 22K gold leaf—applied using the centuries-old water gilding method—glows with warmth and luminosity, reminding the viewer that the sacred transcends the material world.

This icon is suitable for private chapels, home prayer spaces, ecclesiastical settings, or discerning collectors seeking museum-quality sacred art. It arrives with Certificate of Authenticity, detailed artisan documentation, and care instructions.

Product Specifications

Physical Details

Dimensions 16" × 20" × 2" (40 × 50 × 5 cm)
Weight Approximately 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Panel Linen-covered Baltic birch
Ground Traditional gesso, 12 layers
Medium Egg tempera, natural pigments
Gilding 22K gold leaf, water gilding

Acquisition Details

Artisan The Iconographer's Atelier
Technique Traditional Byzantine iconography
Subject Christ Pantocrator
Finish Protective oil varnish
Availability 1 of 1 — Ready to ship
Shipping Class White-Glove Freight

Documentation

Certificate of Authenticity

Signed by master artisan

Materials Documentation

Detailed provenance notes

Care Instructions

Preservation guidelines

Sacred chapel

Acquisition Notes

This work is classified as a high-value acquisition. Before confirming purchase, a member of our private acquisition team will contact you to review:

  • Shipping requirements and preferred delivery timeline
  • Professional crating specifications for your location
  • Installation consultation if needed for chapel or sanctuary placement
  • Insurance coordination for transit and delivery

All inquiries are handled with complete discretion. International shipping is available for this work.

White-Glove Delivery Service

Professional Crating

Custom wooden crates built to museum specifications

Full Insurance

Complete coverage from studio to destination

Freight Coordination

Temperature-controlled transport with tracking

International

Worldwide delivery with customs support

Estimated delivery: 2-4 weeks within continental US. International timelines vary by destination.

Private Chapel, Sanctuary,
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