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"Christ Pantokrator; Christ Enthroned"
Greek Orthodox painting on wood, early 19th c. Dimensions: 584 x 394 mm. Traces of worming at the back, but generally in good condition, with almost no restoration
Christ Enthroned was a popular theme among Greek Byzantine painters The icon shows Christ enthroned and vested in the Sacerdotal garb of an Orthodox Bishop. Note that on each side of Christ's head are parts of His abbreviated name. Christ's left hand holds the open Book of Gospels