Lot number 876 - Auction 138
MONUMENTALE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER PANAGIA PORTAITISSA AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONSTASE

A MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE MOTHER OF GOD PANAGIA PORTATISSA FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Greek, 2nd half 17th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. One of the most popular images of the Mother of God, Christ seated in a contrapostal manner on his mother's left forearm, extending his hand in blessing and holding a closed scroll, the Mother with a pained expression on her face, directing the viewer's gaze towards her son, rendered in the traditional Byzantine style with strong colours, the image brightened by her light blue headcover visible from under her maphorion, her drapery rendered with gradated shades. Losses, restored. 74.5 x 50 cm.