Lot number 379 - Auction 147
GROSSE IKONE MIT DER MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE FLANKIERT VON JOHANNES DEM VORLÄUFER UND DER HEILIGEN KATHARINA

A LARGE ICON SHOWING THE CONSOLAZIONE MOTHER OF GOD WITH ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST AND ST. CATHERINE Veneto-Cretan, early 16th century Tempera on wood panel. Supporting Christ with her left arm, the Mother of God wearing a veil under her maphorion, Christ blessing, holding the globus cruciger and turned towards St. Catherine. The facial features accentuated with delicate brushstrokes, the vestments with saturated colours against a gold background. The haloes ornately punched. Gilding worn. 36.8 x 45.8 cm.