Lot number 846 - Auction 138
FEINE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER 'GLYKOPHILOUSA'

A FINE ICON SHOWING THE GLYKOPHILOUSA MOTHER OF GOD Greek, Cretan, circa 1500 Tempera on wood panel. Portrayed half-length, in three-quarter view, the Mother of God facing the onlooker, with her hand supporting the Child and bringing him closer to her. The flesh modeled in light tan colour, brightened by natural tones, the features accentuated through delicate white brushstrokes. The maphorion in carmine with geometrically shaped folds, embellished with a golden hem and fringes, Christ's himation and orange chiton decorated with intense chrysography, the haloes with punched patterns, that of the Mother of God with rosettes amidst scrolls and Christ's Cruciform nimbus with foliage, against a brilliant gold background. Minimally restored. 31.2 x 24.5 cm.