DESCRIPTION: 19th century Russian Pantokrator (All-powerful). Egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso ground, possibly on poplar board. Greer Gallery, NYC label verso. The iconic image of Christ Pantocrator was one of the first images of Christ developed in the Early Christian Church and remains a central icon of the Eastern Orthodox Church. In the half-length image, Christ holds the New Testament in his left hand and makes the gesture of blessing with his right. four saints flank his portrait, two scholars/evangelists, one soldier and John the Baptist. MEASUREMENTS: 17-1/2" x 15-1/4" x 2-1/8". CONDITION: Apparent warping to surface consistent with age. Missing support boards verso. Deep scratch and loss to surface near breast and right shoulder. Minor wear to surface and edges consistent with handling. Losses to gold leaf throughout.