Lot number 1000 - Auction 151
FEINE UND GROSSE IKONE MIT DER MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE

A LARGE AND FINE ICON SHOWING THE MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE Veneto-Cretan, circa 1500 Tempera on wood panel. Finely executed against a gold background. The Mother of God shown half-length, supporting Christ, the latter seated in an upright manner on his Mother's right forearm, blessing and holding an open scroll, the Virgin wearing a maroon maphorion with a white veil underneath. Christ's brighter garments decorated with chrysography. Vertical crack minimally restored, gilding partially worn. 44.1 x 34.4 cm.