"Christ the Savior: after Andrei Rublev", acrylic on on canvas panel, 11 x 14 in, Bishop Maxim, 2026

Inspired by the quiet spiritual depth of Andrei Rublev, this contemporary icon of Christ Pantocrator combines Byzantine stillness with expressive modern color. The frontal gaze, golden halo, and cyrillic inscription recall the ancient icon tradition, while the vibrant brushwork suggests an inner, transfiguring light. Christ appears not distant, but present - gentle, watchful, and alive before the viewer.