The artwork titled “Christ Pantokrator,” created by Orthodox Icons between circa 1425 and circa 1450, belongs to the Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance movement. This icon, a part of the “Christ the Savior” series, is housed in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork depicts a classical representation of Christ Pantokrator, a traditional image of Christ in Byzantine iconography. The central figure of Christ is seen holding a richly adorned book, symbolizing the Gospels, in his left hand while his right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing. The figure is enrobed in darkly colored garments, with a luminous nimbus encircling his head, signifying divinity. The icon employs a gold-leafed background, adding a sense of ethereal light and sanctity. The style is characterized by solemn and serene facial expressions, detailed yet stylized anatomical features, and an overall composition that emphasizes divine majesty and spiritual authority. The inscriptions on either side of Christ’s head further affirm his divine identity. This icon is a quintessential example of Late Byzantine religious art, reflecting both theological depth and artistic refinement.