The artwork titled “Christ in Glory” by Orthodox Icons, created approximately in the year 1200, is a prominent piece from the Crusader workshop art movement. This iconographic artwork belongs to the genre of religious icons and is part of the “Christ the Savior” series.
The artwork features the depiction of Christ, enthroned and glorified, emanating an aura of divine authority and reverence. Christ is shown seated on a throne, holding a book in His left hand, with His right hand raised in a gesture of blessing. Surrounding Christ are intricate motifs, including symbolic representations of the four Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, each portrayed with their distinctive attributes. The background is a luminous gold, enhancing the sacred aura of the scene, and the whole composition is enclosed within a mandorla, symbolizing the divine light encapsulating Christ. The use of rich colors, gilded accents, and stylized figures is characteristic of the iconographic tradition, emphasizing spiritual themes and theological symbolism.
