17th Century Russian Christ Pantocrator Icon

A Russian 'Christ Pantocrator' icon. Possibly 17th century. In…
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A Russian 'Christ Pantocrator' icon. Possibly 17th century. In tempera colours and silver upon a gesso prepared timber panel depicting a half length figure of Christ attired in a red 'Chiton' and a dark 'Himation', his right hand raised in benediction, his left cradling the open gospel, two saintly figures to the side margins. Height 35 cm. Width 29.5 cm

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  • Gesso - A mixture of plaster of Paris and gypsum mixed with water and then applied to the carved wooden frames of mirrors and picture frames as a base for applying gold leaf. After numerous coats of gesso have been applied, allowed to dry and then sanded a coat of "bole", a usually red coloured mixture of clay and glue is brushed on and allowed to dry, after which the gold leaf is applied. In painting, gesso is also used to prime a canvas prior to applying paint.

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