Lot number 863 - Auction 142
IKONE MIT DER MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE

AN ICON OF MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE Veneto-Cretan, 17th century Tempera on wood panel. The Mother of God depicted half-length wearing a purple maphorion decorated with gold over a blue-green tunic, a transparent white veil draped over her head, the Christ Child on her right holding an orb in his left hand and blessing with his right, both halos punched on a golden ground. The edges minimally chipped. On the reverse owner's monogram 'A' in a circle (burn mark). 32.8 x 26.4 cm.