1149 - A LARGE ICON SHOWING CHRIST 'KING OF KINGS' WITH AN OKLAD Russian, Moscow, Follower of the Armoury Chamber, 18th century (icon), Russian, late 18th century (oklad) Tempera on wood panel, partially gilded. The brass oklad repoussé. The 'King of Kings' icon is an important representation of Christ as the almighty ruler and King of Heaven and Earth. In this composition, Christ is majestically enthroned, holding a sceptre in one hand and blessing the world with the other. His title 'King of Kings' emphasises his absolute authority over all earthly and heavenly powers. Originating in the Orthodox tradition, this designation underscores Christ's divine sovereignty over temporal rulers, including the Russian tsars, who were regarded as earthly representatives of the divine order. The icon thus served not only as a religious image but also as a symbol of the close relationship between Church and State in Orthodox Russia. The border and background have been stripped down to the levkas, restorations. 54 x 44 cm.

A LARGE ICON SHOWING CHRIST 'KING OF KINGS' WITH AN OKLAD Russian, Moscow, Follower of the Armoury Chamber, 18th century (icon), Russian, late 18th century (oklad) Tempera on wood panel, partially gilded. The brass oklad repoussé. The 'King of Kings' icon is an important representation of Christ as the almighty ruler and King of Heaven and Earth. In this composition, Christ is majestically enthroned, holding a sceptre in one hand and blessing the world with the other. His title 'King of Kings' emphasises his absolute authority over all earthly and heavenly powers. Originating in the Orthodox tradition, this designation underscores Christ's divine sovereignty over temporal rulers, including the Russian tsars, who were regarded as earthly representatives of the divine order. The icon thus served not only as a religious image but also as a symbol of the close relationship between Church and State in Orthodox Russia. The border and background have been stripped down to the levkas, restorations. 54 x 44 cm. GROSSFORMATIGE IKONE MIT CHRISTUS 'ZAR DER ZAREN' MIT OKLAD Russland, Moskau, Nachfolger der Rüstkammer / Kreml-Werkstätte, 18. Jh. (Ikone), Russland, Ende 18. Jh. (Oklad) Einzeltafel mit zwei Stirnseiten-Sponki. Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, partielle Vergoldung. Messing, getrieben. 54 x 44 cm. Die Ikone 'Zar der Zaren' ist eine bedeutende Darstellung Christi als allmächtiger Herrscher und König des Himmels und der Erde. In dieser Darstellung thront Christus majestätisch. In seiner Hand hält er das Zepter und mit der anderen Hand segnet er die Welt. Sein Titel 'Zar der Zaren' unterstreicht seine absolute Autorität über alle irdischen und himmlischen Mächte. Diese Bezeichnung, die ihren Ursprung in der orthodoxen Tradition hat, betont die göttliche Souveränität Christi über weltliche Herrscher, einschließlich der Zaren Russlands, die als irdische Vertreter der göttlichen Ordnung betrachtet wurden. Die Ikone diente nicht nur als religiöses Bild, sondern auch als Symbol der engen Verbindung zwischen Kirche und Staat im orthodoxen Russland. Farbe des Randes und Hintergrundes abgenommen, Restaurierungen.