Icon with Christ Pantokrator

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11th–12th century · Ivory · Medieval Art

The Byzantine image of Christ Pantokrator (Ruler of All) is a frontal, half-length portrait of a bearded Christ holding a Gospel book in his left hand while giving a sign of blessing with his right.

Artist

Unknown

Date

11th–12th century

Medium

Ivory

Culture

Byzantine

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917