GROSSE IKONE MIT DER MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE

A LARGE 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 maphorion with a white veil underneath, the tips of the folds highlighted with beige brushstrokes. The tooled haloes with scrolls, against a gold background. Minor areas of retouching. 49.8 x 37.5 cm._x0013_GROSSE IKONE MIT DER MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE Veneto-Kretisch, um 1500 Laubholz-Tafel mit zwei Rückseiten-Sponki (verloren). Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, Nimben und Hintergrund vergoldet, Nimben ornamental punziert. 49,8 x 37,5 cm. Kleinere Retuschen, Rand min. best.