Lot number 866 - Auction 142
MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE

AN ICON SHOWING THE MADRE DELLA CONSOLAZIONE Veneto-Cretan, 16th century Tempera on wood panel. 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 a closed scroll. The Virgin wearing a maroon maphorion with a white veil underneath. The tooled haloes with scrolls, against a gold background. Partially restored, evidence of old woodworm to the reverse. 26.2 x 21.5 cm.