Antique Hand, Painted Oil on Panel Orthodox Icon of Jesus

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Antique Hand, Painted Oil on Panel Orthodox Icon of Jesus

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Antique hand-painted oil on panel orthodox icon of Jesus blessing and holding the bible, mounted in brass. Dimensions: 8 x 6.5 x 1.1 cm Weight: 60.61 cm In Greek and Byzantine Christian art, as well as in most Eastern traditions, Christ is usually depicted with the ring finger or ring and little fingers on the thumb, and the index and middle fingers held up. In Catholic art, Christ is usually depicted with an open hand or with the index or middle finger on the thumb, though Catholic depictions of Christ are often more narrative and less iconic than Eastern depictions, so the arrangement of his hands is often supportive of the narrative, at least more so than in Eastern icons. The reason for the different position in the hands has to do with the manner in which each of these churches practices anointing with oil. In each tradition, the upheld fingers correspond to those which are anointed with oil upon ordination of the priest, which are then used by the priest to bless others with oil for anointing. Both Western and Eastern traditions have used this particular finger arrangement for centuries, although in the West (Roman Catholics), this particular gesture have been put aside in the last few decades. this placement of the fingers is not uniquely reserved for priests either. Dom Prosper Gueranger, OSB (1805-1875) in his monumental work The Liturgical Year (volume 15) explains the signification of this gesture on his entry for the Feast of St. Cecilia (November 22). Abbot Gueranger explained that the body of this martyr was discovered in the Catacombs of St. Callistus in 1599 and that her right hand was found in this very position. while her left hand had index finger pointing straight out. The two fingers of the left hand signified the two natures in Christ (human and divine) and the other three fingers together signified the Holy Trinity. As for the index finger of the left hand. Dom Gueranger tells us that it signified the truth of one God. "St. Cecilia," 1599 The open hand of Christ symbolizes peace and the five wounds of Christ. Condition : Icon has some general wear and tear & age wear. Good overall condition, please see pictures for a better judgement of the items condition.

Dimensions:
Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)Depth: 0.44 in (1.1 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
Europe
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Braintree, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2962329553722