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AN IMPORTANT AND MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE GLYKOPHILOUSA MOTHER OF GOD FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Greek, Crete, circle of Angelos Akotantos, 15th century Tempera on wood panel. Recessed central field with gilded border. Gold ground. The upper corners depicting Saint George killing the Dragon, Saint Paraskeva, and Saints Constantine and Helena. An icon of the highest quality, executed in exceptionally fine painting. Losses to the border, restored. 68.3 x 49.8 cm.
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AN IMPORTANT AND MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE GLYKOPHILOUSA MOTHER OF GOD FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Greek, Crete, circle of Angelos Akotantos, 15th century Tempera on wood panel. Recessed central field with gilded border. Gold ground. The upper corners depicting Saint George killing the Dragon, Saint Paraskeva, and Saints Constantine and Helena. An icon of the highest quality, executed in exceptionally fine painting. Losses to the border, restored. 68.3 x 49.8 cm.