Christ is depicted from the waist up in a frontal pose. He holds an open Gospel in his left hand and his right is raised in blessing. He wears an aubergine tunic. The monumental aspect of the figure, the calm, deeply pensive face with its benevolent expression, the plastic rendering of the face, and the breadth of the body make this icon one of the masterpieces of icon painting.
We are pleased to offer a selection of icons from the village of Sofrino, located just outside Moscow. These icons are high-quality reproductions of beautiful icons, decorated with metallic ink. All icons from the Sofrino factory are blessed by the Russian Orthodox Church.
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