Icon of Christ Pantokrator

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James Blake Wiener
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This icon was painted on wood in Constantinople in the second quarter of the 15th century CE during the waning days of the Byzantine Empire. It was likely made at one of the imperial workshops, and it depicts Jesus Christ as the "Pantokrator." (Pushkin Museum, Moscow)

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, November 30). Icon of Christ Pantokrator. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7732/icon-of-christ-pantokrator/

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