Icon of Christ

Jesus Christ on Icon.

In 1975, the small manufactory Creaciones Dangel established the company CREDAN, not forgetting the craftsmanship created by a carefully selected team of people. Since then, Credan products have been known and admired worldwide.

The quality of the raw materials used (including 24-karat gold), sophisticated design, and incredible elegance have made the company's clients the most influential people from around the world.

The production process is time-consuming and meticulous to ensure an amazing appearance and quality of workmanship, and the raw materials meet the highest standards—ranging from gold, silver, and copper to selected wood.

We would like to present to you the exceptionally beautiful iconography of saints by Credan SA.

The Pantokrator Christ is depicted in a standing or seated position on a throne, holding the Holy Bible in his left hand and raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. The finger arrangement refers to the Greek monogram of Christ: IC XC. Two fingers are joined: the thumb and the ring finger. As a result, the index and middle fingers resemble the letters IC. The crossed thumb and ring finger, combined with the little finger, form XC. This is not the only interpretation of the gesture; according to some theologians, the connected thumb and ring finger symbolize the duality of Christ’s nature: divine and human. Meanwhile, the three fingers—little, ring, and thumb—symbolize the Holy Trinity.

The book that Jesus holds in his left hand refers to his mission of teaching. It usually contains a quote from the Gospel of John: "Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment."

In the Orthodox tradition, the depiction of Christ as Pantokrator is most often placed on the ceiling of the central dome of the church. This tradition, dating back to the 11th century, has symbolic significance. During the Macedonian Dynasty (867-1056), when iconoclasm ended, Byzantine church art was revived. Even then, Christian temples began to be built with the concept of creating a "cosmic image." Placing the Pantokrator icon on the central ceiling was meant to show Christ looking down upon His world from above.

Manufacturer

Credan SA

Model

329142

Dimensions

14x17 cm

Processing time

depending on stock availability

Shipping/Gift

upon request, shipping to specified address in elegant gift packaging, with the option to include a card with a dedication or wishes