Icon of Christ blessing, hand-painted. Front in 950 silver and gilding, with certificate of authenticity. Jesus holds an open book and blesses with his right hand. Dimensions: 25 x 32 cm. A spiritual object of the highest quality.
This icon of Christ, covered in 950 silver and gilding, depicts Jesus in a gesture of blessing, holding an open book. His face is serene, and he raises his right hand with his fingers forming the letters IC-XC, the Greek abbreviation for “Jesus Christ”. Dressed in a red toga and blue drapery, he embodies the union of humanity and divinity. Carefully painted, this 25 x 32 cm icon comes with a certificate of guarantee on the back.
In Eastern Christian iconography, the gesture of Christ raising his hand with the ring finger and thumb touching, while the other fingers are slightly bent, is a sign of blessing. This gesture symbolizes the letters IC XC, an abbreviation of the Greek name “Iēsous Christos” (Jesus Christ). This sign blesses the faithful, while affirming Christ's dual nature: human (red) and divine (blue).
