Detail of Deisis and Christ in Glory on Apocalyptic Icon

Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens, Greece

This Late 18th century icon from Asia Minor depicts Christ the Judge in a dramatic apocalyptic vision in the central panel, featuring the Last Judgment, the Deisis, and the Resurrection of the Dead. This central scene is framed by a border containing numerous smaller narrative panels illustrating the Twelve Feasts (Dodekaorton).

Upper central detail of the Icon with Christ the Judge, featuring the Deisis and the glory of Christ

Genre: Late 18th century AD

Featured in the picture(s):

Christ the Judge and Dodekaorton Icon

Material: Wood, Tempera paint, Gold leafDate range: Late 18th century ADOrigin: From Asia Minor...

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