1149 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING CHRIST AS THE "KING OF KINGS" WITH AN OKLAD Russian, Moscow, follower of the Armory Chamber, 18th century (icon), Russian, late 18th century (oklad) Tempera on wood panel, partially gilded. The brass oklad is repoussé. The “King of Kings” icon is an important depiction of Christ as the almighty ruler and King of Heaven and Earth. In this composition, Christ is majestically enthroned, holding a scepter in one hand and blessing the world with the other. His title “King of Kings” emphasizes 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 DEPICTING CHRIST AS THE "KING OF KINGS" WITH AN OKLAD Russian, Moscow, follower of the Armory Chamber, 18th century (icon), Russian, late 18th century (oklad) Tempera on wood panel, partially gilded. The brass oklad is repoussé. The “King of Kings” icon is an important depiction of Christ as the almighty ruler and King of Heaven and Earth. In this composition, Christ is majestically enthroned, holding a scepter in one hand and blessing the world with the other. His title “King of Kings” emphasizes 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. LARGE-FORMAT ICON DEPICTING CHRIST AS “TSAR OF TSARS” WITH OKLAD Russia, Moscow, Successors to the Armory / Kremlin Workshops, 18th century (icon), Russia, late 18th century (oklad). Single panel with two sponki on the ends. Egg tempera on a chalk ground, partially gilded. Embossed brass. 54 x 44 cm. The “Tsar of Tsars” icon is a significant depiction of Christ as the almighty ruler and King of Heaven and Earth. In this depiction, Christ is enthroned majestically. In one hand he holds the scepter, and with the other he blesses the world. His title “Tsar of Tsars” underscores his absolute authority over all earthly and heavenly powers. This designation, which has its origins in the Orthodox tradition, emphasizes Christ’s divine sovereignty over secular rulers, including the tsars of Russia, who were regarded as earthly representatives of the divine order. The icon served not only as a religious image but also as a symbol of the close connection between church and state in Orthodox Russia. Color of the border and background has faded; restorations have been made.