AN ICON SHOWING THE MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE

AN ICON SHOWING THE MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE Veneto-Cretan, circa 1500 Tempera on wood panel. The Mother of God shown half-length, supporting Christ, the latter seated in an upright manner on his Mother's right forearm, blessing and holding a closed scroll. The Virgin wearing a maroon maphorion with a white veil underneath, the tips of the folds highlighted with beige brushstrokes. The tooled haloes with scrolls, against a gold background. Vertical crack minimally restored. 33.4 x 27 cm.IKONE MIT DER MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE Veneto-Kretisch, um 1500 Laubholz-Tafel. Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, Nimben und Hintergrund vergoldet, Nimben ornamental punziert. 33,4 x 27 cm. Vertikaler Riss min. rest.