Christ "Blessed Silence"

This particular depiction of the Savior is from an ancient Russian icon, probably 17th century. The rare and unique portrayal of Christ as an angel was, for the most part, particular to the Russian tradition. Isaiah 53:7 is likely the most applicable text to this image of the Savior, "He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth."