Tematica hristologică a icoanelor pe sticlă
The Christological Themes of the Icons on Glass

Summary/Abstract: The depiction of Jesus Christ holds a privileged place in the Romanian icons on glass. The Messiah appears in the most varied postures: as Pantokrator, Messiah, Man of Sorrows in the Crucifixion icon, Conqueror of Death, Jesus Christ Emmanuel or Child in His Mother’s arms. He also appears as Great Judge in the Last Judgement scene or surrounded by the Virgin Mary and St. John in Deisis. Besides these depictions, the icons on glass pay special attention to the important moments in Jesus Christ’s life or to the holy days dedicated to Him: the Nativity of Jesus, the Circumcision, the Baptism, Christ’s Entrance in Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, the Descent from the Cross, the Entombment, the Resurrection, the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Ghost, the Holy Trinity, the Transfiguration and the Elevation of the Cross.

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