Christ Pantocrator, Alpha and Omega, surrounded by angels, the elect, and Mary, Mother of God, Dome of Paradise, by Giusto de’ Menabuoi (1320–1391) Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and ...

Christ Pantocrator was often painted or laid in mosaic tiles in the central dome of ancient churches, gazing down beneficently and powerfully upon the gathered worshipers. What’s our image of Christ?

Their highlight is the giant depiction of “Christ Pantocrator” (literally “ruler of all”) in the apse, or half-dome, at the back of the cathedral. It is a typical Orthodox Christian icon ...

The five have climbing many layers of scaffolding to depict Christ Pantocrator, a traditional icon covering the center of the dome, as well as Mary and Joseph, the parents of Jesus, and 20 ...

Christ Pantocrator, 16th c. Museo Nacional del Virreinato, Tepotzotlán, Mexico. With fingers raised in blessing and left palm resting upon an orb, this image of Christ Pantocrator is made of feathers ...

The Pantocrator, a face described as the all-seeing God, is the central icon of a painted 40-foot diameter dome at Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Rd. That image is ...

The main Altar of St. Nicholas Church lies under the all-embracing span of a central dome. In the center of the dome, a large Image of Christ (Pantocrator), Ruler of the Universe, looks down.

Only when it came to the great scowling Pantocrator (Christ) who dominates the central dome did Daphni’s artists desert their classic inspiration, revert to traditional Eastern models.