Who painted Iisus Hristos Pantocrator?

Iisus Hristos Pantocrator was painted by Simon din Bălgrad in 1795.

Where can I see Iisus Hristos Pantocrator?

Iisus Hristos Pantocrator is held by Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

What movement is Iisus Hristos Pantocrator?

Iisus Hristos Pantocrator is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Iisus Hristos Pantocrator

Simon din Bălgrad , 1795

Iisus Hristos Pantocrator is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Simon din Bălgrad. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1795 by the Romanian painter Simon din Bălgrad, the work titled Iisus Hristos Pantocrator is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The image presents a solemn figure of a bearded man with short, curly hair, crowned and robed, set against a dark green field dotted with gold stars. The composition is framed by an ornate, weathered gold border.

Subject & Meaning

The figure represents Jesus Christ as Pantocrator, a traditional iconographic title meaning “Ruler of All.” The crown and the cross‑adorned robe emphasize his divine authority, while the austere facial expression conveys a sense of solemn judgement and spiritual presence typical of Eastern Orthodox devotional imagery.

Technique & Style

The painting employs fine cross‑hatching to model the facial features and drapery, a method that creates subtle tonal variations despite the overall muted palette. The dark background and gold star field enhance the figure’s illumination, a visual strategy common in late 18th‑century Romanian ecclesiastical art.

History & Provenance

After its creation in the late 18th century, the icon entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains on display. Its provenance traces back to regional religious workshops, reflecting the artistic networks that linked local painters like Simon din Bălgrad to broader Orthodox visual traditions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Simon din Bălgrad

These drawings come from a 18th-century Romanian church tradition. They show scenes from the life of Jesus and Mary, like Botezul lui Iisus and Învierea lui Iisus, drawn in dark ink on paper. The figures are posed…

Museum

Alba Iulia Orthodox Archdiocese

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