A sixth-century Byzantine painting on wood panel, first found at the monastery built at the foot of Mount Sinai in the Constantinian period. The purple of His clothing is a symbol of royalty and power, and the face is divided in two. The right side pairs with the book of the gospels and demonstrates the severity of his role as the Judge at the end of all things. The left side, paired with the hand raised in blessing, is more clement, and probably represents the divine Mercy.
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