This hand-painted Byzantine icon of Christ Pantocrator brings a sense of grounded history and quiet reverence to a modern collection. The striking gold leaf background and rich, traditional pigments offer a luminous focal point that feels both ancient and intentionally curated. While traditionally a devotional piece, this icon serves as a beautiful textural element in a Dark Academia gallery wall or tucked into a styled bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes and brass accents. Its heavy wood block construction allows it to stand with presence on a mantle or a small easel, adding an architectural layer of old world soul to your space.
Key Features
Luminous gold leaf background in the Byzantine tradition
Rich tempera pigments on canvas overlay atop a solid wood block
Hand-signed by the artist in Greek (lower left)
Heavy wood block construction — stands independently on a mantle or easel
Authentic patina with minor distressing to wood edges revealing natural grain
Mount Athos tradition, origin: Greece
Dimensions
Approximately 3.5" W × 5.5" H
The Details
Item: Hand-Painted Byzantine Icon of Christ Pantocrator. Materials: Tempera on wood block, gold leaf background, canvas overlay. Origin: Greece (Mount Athos tradition). Maker: Hand-signed in Greek (lower left).
Condition & Disclaimer
Lovely, authentic patina with minor distressing to the wood edges and corners, revealing the natural grain and age. Small, characteristic signs of wear to the gold leaf and paint surface add to its found vintage character.
Great vintage/antique condition: items may show light scratches, small marks, patina, or minor wear consistent with age and use.
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