Lot number 870 - Auction 138
GROSSFORMATIGE DATIERTE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER GLYKOPHILOUSA

A VERY LARGE DATED ICON SHOWING THE GLYKOPHILOUSA MOTHER OF GOD Greek, dated 1727 Tempera on wood panel. The Mother of God depicted half-length, with elongated, noble features, tenderly holding the Child with both her hands, looking away from the viewer. Christ touching his cheek to the face of his Mother. The garments with dense gold highlights, the punched haloes decorated with scrolls, against a brilliant gold background. Greek inscribed and dated on the lower border. Partially restored. 63.5 x 49 cm.