The icon "A non–man–made face" is considered one of the earliest Christian images, which depicts the face of Jesus Christ. The meaning of this image is very important for Christians, because this icon is often equated in meaning with the cross and crucifixion.
This is the only image of Jesus Christ with a nimbus, a closed type, symbolizing the harmony and completeness of the world order;
The Savior is depicted symmetrically and only the eyes are slightly slanted to the side for a more lively picture.
The symmetry of the icon means the symmetry of everything that God creates;
The image conveys calmness, balance and purity, because this image is often associated with the concept of "pure beauty";