Hieratical, sweet, solemn- these are some of the adjectives we can use to qualify this superb paint by "Giambellino". The "Blessing Christ" is risen, but the intense expression still reminds us of the dreadful death, clearly shown by the sores . The elegance of the book (made in leather, with metal bosses and fine decorations) and the sumptuousness of the tunic (damasked edges make it similar to a royal dress) express the nobility Christ gained through his Passion, Death and Resurrection. The intense light tends to detach the closer image from the diffuse tonalities of the landscape . Christ`s eyes seem to reflect the color of the brightening sky, which contrasts withthe Gospel`s verse: "There was darkness over the all land".

"God be merciful to us and bless us; look on us with kindness, so that the whole world may know your will; so that all the nations may know your salvation" Psalm 67,1-2