Christ Pantocrator of Sinai: The Oldest Icon of Christ, as a Vintage Poster (6th Century)
A calm face, two slightly different eyes, a hand raised in blessing and a heavy Gospel book held against the chest. The Christ Pantocrator of Saint Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai, painted in the sixth century, is one of the oldest surviving icons in the world and the earliest known image of Christ as Pantocrator, “ruler of all”. For almost fifteen hundred years it has been kept in a desert monastery at the foot of the mountain where, according to tradition, Moses received the Law. The picture below is our vintage poster inspired by the icon; a wide version is shown further down. Vintage art poster by Sapiens Verbum after the Christ Pantocrator of Sinai, 6th century (Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Sinai). The angels, stars and decorative frame are the poster’s own additions. Available from the Sapiens Verbum print shop. 🖼️ Get the vintage poster → License this image → Quick facts Artist: Unknown Byzantine painter,...