Jesus Christ the Savior Standing

Jesus Christ the Savior Standing and The Virgin Mary Standing with the Infant Jesus are two classic subjects frequently paired in devotional icon sets, including lithographed diptychs and triptychs.

In Jesus Christ the Savior Standing, Jesus Christ is shown upright, facing forward in a calm, authoritative pose. He typically raises one hand in blessing while holding the Gospel book in the other, symbolizing both divine teaching and salvation. His expression is solemn yet compassionate, emphasizing his role as judge, teacher, and redeemer.

In The Virgin Mary Standing with the Infant Jesus, the Virgin Mary is depicted standing and holding the Christ Child. The child—again Jesus Christ—often raises a hand in blessing, while Mary gestures toward him, presenting him to the viewer as the source of salvation. This type of representation highlights her role as Theotokos (“God-bearer”) and intercessor.

Both images are rooted in Byzantine iconography, characterized by frontal composition, elongated forms, and a strong spiritual focus rather than naturalistic detail. When reproduced as lithographs, they retain these traditional elements while making the imagery more widely accessible.

Together, these two icons form a complementary pair: Christ as Savior and Mary as the one who bears and presents Him, inviting reflection on themes of redemption, incarnation, and divine presence.

Dimensions: 
Height: 47 cm
Width: 20 cm
Thickness: 1.6 cm