Do you understand why Pantokrator icons do not show the wounds of the crucifixion? It seems like they ought to, given the Scriptural witness and, among others, the reflections of St, Maximus the Confessor. Thank you for any insight or understanding you can share.
The only answer I can give, without giving in to groundless speculation, is that it's simply not the tradition in the East to show them on images of the Pantocrator. The wounds don't appear even on the famous and quite ancient Sinai Christ icon.
Very informative. I’m excited for the future of this sub stack. Where can I get my first icon.
Do you understand why Pantokrator icons do not show the wounds of the crucifixion? It seems like they ought to, given the Scriptural witness and, among others, the reflections of St, Maximus the Confessor. Thank you for any insight or understanding you can share.
The only answer I can give, without giving in to groundless speculation, is that it's simply not the tradition in the East to show them on images of the Pantocrator. The wounds don't appear even on the famous and quite ancient Sinai Christ icon.
Thank you very much! I am grateful for you attention to my query.