Iisus – Jesua Ben Pantera – Devotional Portrait from the Holy Grail Collection

Title: Isus - Jesua Ben Pantera
Artist: Lucius
Artistic Execution: Voineagu Ion
Year: 2020
Technique: Oil painting on canvas, mixed media, impasto
Dimensions: 400 mm (Width) x 600 mm (Height)

Description:

This devotional portrait of Jesus Christ is rendered in a realistic-idealized style, drawing from classical Christian iconography. The figure is shown in a frontal bust pose, gazing directly at the viewer with serene and compassionate eyes. His features are timeless: shoulder-length brown hair, a well-groomed beard, and light-colored eyes, emanating a sense of calm and spiritual presence.

He is dressed in a white robe with a violet (purplish) mantle — a color palette symbolizing purity, royalty, and divine authority. Behind His head, a radiant golden aura glows, enveloping the background and setting Him apart from the earthly plane. This halo emphasizes the sacred and divine essence of the figure, inviting quiet reverence and inner stillness.

While the title references a lesser-known historical interpretation of Christ’s identity, the visual representation remains archetypal — focused on conveying peace, transcendence, and sanctity.