The artistic convention does not show up for the first time. It is a piece which is incredibly common in churches. It is familiar with various churches.
Social and religious significance
The artistic image is expressing fundamental realism within the faith of Christians. It shows the Divine Majesty for the ruler as well as creator of the entire universe. The image appears to be composed of flesh. It is perceived by Christians as redeemer, Jesus Christ. The icon was scribed in the sixth century. It was kept in the secluded convent of St. Catherine which was situated in the desert of Sinai desert. During the era iconoclastic in the history of Byzantine, several icons were destroyed.[1]
Most of the Orthodox churches upon entering often have vast mosaic otherwise paintings of Christ Pantocrator. More often than not, the artistic image is found in most of the church domes. The image is formidable and stern, showing an entire notion of the "Ruler of All."
Artistic Theme
The artistic theme is religious culture. Religious beliefs, mainly the Orthodox, Catholic and Dormition churches often adore the image. The image portrays reverence Christians have for the Lord. The society which created the image is religious.[2]
Bibliography
Lymberopoulou, Angeliki, ed. Cross-Cultural Interaction Between Byzantium and the West, 1204–1669: Whose Mediterranean Is It Anyway?. Vol. 22. Routledge, 2018.
Vassilaki, Maria, ed. Images of the Mother of God: Perceptions of the Theotokos in Byzantium. Routledge, 2017.
[1] Lymberopoulou, Angeliki, ed. Cross-Cultural Interaction Between Byzantium and the West, 1204–1669: Whose Mediterranean Is It Anyway? Vol. 22. Routledge, 2018.
[2] Vassilaki, Maria, ed. Images of the Mother of God: Perceptions of the Theotokos in Byzantium. Routledge, 2017.
