Christ Pantocrator of Sinai | Wooden Frame Canvas Icon

This icon, commonly called Christ Pantocrator of Sinai, can be found in St. Catherine's Monastery in Sinai, Egypt. Written in the 5th or 6th century, and having survived the Iconoclast disputes of the 8th and 9th centuries, it is one of the oldest icons in existence.

While simple internet research can provide bountiful explanations of this icon—a few questions to aid one in reading this icon for themselves would begin with:

• What are his hands doing? 

• Where are his eyes looking? 

• What is in the background and why? 

• What moment might this be depicting? 

• What are the two sides of his face displaying? 

• What do the colors of the icon evoke?

The framing of this icon is stunning. High quality canvas is set off by a frame of natural wood. Featured here is dark brown finish though black or natural are availble at request.  

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• Canvas Material: Stretcher bars made from responsibly sourced, mainly FSC-certified wood. The canvas is a cotton-polyester blend, weighing 300-350gsm (110-130 lb) with a thickness of 350-400 microns.
• Premium Quality: Our framed canvas prints use advanced printing and FSC-certified wood for vibrant, durable images, rigorously quality-checked to add elegance to any space.
• Frame Colors: Choose from Black, Natural Wood, and Dark Brown finishes.
• Sustainable Wood: Made from FSC-certified or locally sourced poplar or pine wood.
• High-Quality Printing: Vibrant, long-lasting colors for stunning images.
• Packaging: Shipped in protective packaging for safe delivery.
• Hanging Kit: Included with every canvas, varying by country; hardware provided for easy installation.
• Orientation: Suitable for both horizontal and vertical display.
• Frame Dimensions: The width (the front of the frame) is 9 to 14 mm wide (0.35" to 0.55"), with thickness varying by region—42 mm (1.65") in North America and 32 mm (1.26") in Europe. A 12 mm (0.45") gap between the canvas and frame ensures a snug fit.