Pantocrator Collection

Deesis Mosaic. 13th c. TURKEY. Istanbul. Hagia Sophia (Basilica of St. Sophia). Detail of Christ Pantocrator. Work located at the southern side of the higher gallery. Late Byzantine art. Mosaic

Christ Pantocrator (encaustic on panel)
876969 Christ Pantocrator (encaustic on panel) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World), 1442-1443. Creator: Sano di Pietro (1406-1481)
Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World), 1442-1443. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Pantocrator in the apse of the church of Sant Climent de Taüll in the Vall de Boi (Boi Valley)
Pantocrator in the apse of the church of Sant Climent de Taull in the Vall de Boi (Boi Valley), Alta Ribagorca

GREECE. Daphni. Dapni Monastery. Christ Pantocrator inside the dome (early Comnenian period, ca. 1100). Byzantine art. Mosaic

Romanesque Art. France. 12th century. Moissac Abbey. Tympanum of the south-west portico. Tetramorph and Pantocrator

Christ appearing to David and a group of Camaldolese monks, 1390-1410. Artist: Andrea di Bartolo (bef. 1389-1428)
Christ appearing to David and a group of Camaldolese monks, 1390-1410. Found in the collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia

Jesus Pantocrator mosaic, Chora Church Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. Hildesheim. Church of Sankt Michael. Christ Enthroned
CUL4855621 GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. Hildesheim. Church of Sankt Michael. Christ Enthroned, detail from wooden ceiling (13th century). Romanesque art by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: GERMANY)

Christ as Salvator Mundi, 1505. Creator: Massys, Quentin (1466-1530)
Christ as Salvator Mundi, 1505. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Christ Triumphant, ca. 1575. Creator: Coxcie (Coxie), Michiel (1499-1592)
Christ Triumphant, ca. 1575. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World), c. 1655-1665. Creator: Guercino (1591-1666)
Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World), c. 1655-1665. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World), 1540-1545. Creator: Bordone, Paris (1500-1571)
Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World), 1540-1545. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World), 1442-1443. Creator: Sano di Pietro (1406-1481)
Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World), 1442-1443. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Christ Pantocrator, 1885-1896. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Christ Pantocrator, 1885-1896. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Christ Pantocrator mosaic inside Cathedral San Salvatore, Cefalu, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Christ Pantocrator church, Nessebar, Bulgaria

The Saviour Enthroned, 1905. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
The Saviour Enthroned, 1905. Found in the collection of the Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk

The Soul of Saint Bertin carried up to God (from the St Bertin Altarpiece), ca 1459. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

DDE-90029053
Bulgaria, Nessebur. Christ Pantocrator Church, late 13th-14th century. One of Bulgaria's best preserved churches of the Middle Ages, ornate ceramic exterior. UNESCO. Date: 21/05/2008

Mosaics in the main apse, 12th century (mosaic)
3611418 Mosaics in the main apse, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

The Creation (detail of Roman soldiers), c. 1100 (wool and linen)
5890412 The Creation (detail of Roman soldiers), c.1100 (wool and linen) by Romanesque, (12th century); Museo Capitular de la Catedral de Girona, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Christ Pantocrator)

Christ enthroned, 1664 (tempera on panel)
JB148424 Christ enthroned, 1664 (tempera on panel) by Tzanes, Emmanuel (1610-90); Byzantine Museum, Athens, Greece; eJohn Bethell; Greek, out of copyright

The Creation, c. 1100 (wool and linen)
XIR220797 The Creation, c.1100 (wool and linen) by Romanesque, (12th century); 365x470 cm; Museo Capitular de la Catedral de Girona, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Christ Pantocrator)

The Creation (detail of spring), c. 1100 (wool and linen)
3499660 The Creation (detail of spring), c.1100 (wool and linen) by Romanesque, (12th century); Museo Capitular de la Catedral de Girona, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Christ Pantocrator)

The Creation (detail of summer), c. 1100 (wool and linen)
3499659 The Creation (detail of summer), c.1100 (wool and linen) by Romanesque, (12th century); Museo Capitular de la Catedral de Girona, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Christ Pantocrator)

Main apse, 12th century (mosaic)
3611471 Main apse, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic)
3611467 Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Ceiling and mosaics, 12th century (mosaic)
3611436 Ceiling and mosaics, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Ceiling and scenes from the life of Jesus (mosaics)
3611430 Ceiling and scenes from the life of Jesus (mosaics) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic)
3611424 Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Christ Pantocrator, ceiling of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg
1775694 Christ Pantocrator, ceiling of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg, Russia (photo) by Kharlamov

Pantocrator Church, Patras, Greece
Pantocrator (Pantokratoras) Church, Patras, Greece. Date: circa 1920

Duomo di Monreale
3611428 Duomo di Monreale by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info)

Mosaics, interior, 12th century (mosaic)
3611425 Mosaics, interior, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Mosaics and Organ
3611419 Mosaics and Organ by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info)

The Creation (detail of the waters), c. 1100 (wool and linen)
3499658 The Creation (detail of the waters), c.1100 (wool and linen) by Romanesque, (12th century); Museo Capitular de la Catedral de Girona, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Christ Pantocrator)

Interior view of the apse with a fresco depicting Christ giving the law to St
MAE189161 Interior view of the apse with a fresco depicting Christ giving the law to St. Peter in the presence of saints and apostles (photo) by French School, (12th century); Chapelle aux Moines

Interior view of the apse with a fresco depicting Christ giving the law to St
XIR171505 Interior view of the apse with a fresco depicting Christ giving the law to St. Peter in the presence of saints and apostles (photo) by French School, (12th century); Chapelle aux Moines

In the Beginning, detail from the Creation Window
MOK120175 In the Beginning, detail from the Creation Window, 1861 (stained glass) (detail of 120153) by Morris, William (1834-96); All Saints Church, Selsley, Gloucestershire

The Creation (detail of Angel), c. 1100 (wool and linen)
872896 The Creation (detail of Angel), c.1100 (wool and linen) by Romanesque, (12th century); Museo Capitular de la Catedral de Girona, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Christ Pantocrator)

Scenes from the Old Testament, 12th century (mosaic)
3611421 Scenes from the Old Testament, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Mosaics, interior
3611420 Mosaics, interior by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info)

Detail of the arches and mosaic, 12th century (mosaic)
3611426 Detail of the arches and mosaic, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic)
3611422 Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Christ Pantocrator, main apse calotte (mosaic)
3611417 Christ Pantocrator, main apse calotte (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

The Blessing of Christ, 1297 (mosaic)
BAT254009 The Blessing of Christ, 1297 (mosaic) by Italian School, (13th century); San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Cristo benedicente; ); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

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The Pantocrator, a powerful and iconic image of Christ, can be found in various forms across different regions and time periods. One such representation is the Deesis Mosaic from 13th-century Turkey, located in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia. This mosaic depicts Christ as the ruler of all, with his right hand raised in blessing and his left holding the Gospel book. Another notable example is the encaustic on panel artwork known as Christ Pantocrator from Greece's Daphni Monastery. This masterpiece showcases Jesus' majestic presence and divine authority. Moving to Spain's Boi Valley, we encounter a stunning Pantocrator adorning the apse of Sant Climent de Taüll church. The Romanesque art style prevalent here during the 12th century adds an air of grandeur to this depiction. Zoe Porphyrogenita, an influential Byzantine empress who lived between 978-1050 AD, also has her own mosaic portrayal as part of history's rich tapestry surrounding Pantocrators. In Andrea di Bartolo's work dating back to 1390-1410, we witness Jesus appearing before David and a group of Camaldolese monks. This painting captures both reverence and awe-inspiring spirituality. Turkey continues its association with these artworks through Chora Church Museum's Jesus Pantocrator mosaic in Istanbul. Here again, we see Christ depicted as the ultimate authority over all creation. Hagia Sophia makes another appearance with its detailed Deesis mosaic section showcasing Christ as Pantocrator against a backdrop that exudes spiritual significance. Church of St. Saviour in Chora presents us with yet another mesmerizing rendition on its roof mosaic—Christ the Pantocrator reigns supreme here too. Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov takes us into more recent times with his captivating interpretation created between 1885-1896—a testament to how the Pantocrator's allure transcends centuries.