Lot number 794 - Auction 161
MICHAEL DAMASKINOS | AN ICON OF CHRIST CROWNED WITH THORNS

MICHAEL DAMASKINOS
1530 Chania, Crete - 1593 Heraklion (attributed to)

AN ICON OF CHRIST CROWNED WITH THORNS

Greek, 16th century

Tempera on wood panel. Gold ground, the halo ornamentally punched. Old adhesive label to the reverse. The edges partially chipped, minimally restored. 33 x 27 cm.

Provenance: International Private Collection.

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