Antique Byzantine Icon, Christ Pantocrator

19th century, tempera and gold leaf on panel, Christ holding the Bible in his left hand, the gesture of teaching or of blessing with his right, with angel and saint to left and right respectively, appears unsigned.

12 3/8 x 10 1/2 in.

From the Collection of the late Keith Stanley, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University, North Carolina

Some scattered areas of rubbing to painted and gilt surfaces; a fe areas of fine crackle.