Lot number 1006 - Auction 151
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER GLYKOPHILOUSA

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE GLYKOPHILOUSA MOTHER OF GOD Cretan, circa 1500 Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Portrayed half-length, in three-quarter view, the Mother of God facing the onlooker, with her left hand supporting the Child, embracing and bringing him closer to her, leaning forward to touch his face, him in response stretching his neck in order to reach his Mother's cheek, grasping the edge of her maphorion. The flesh modelled in light tan colour, brightened by natural tones, the features accentuated through delicate white brushstrokes. Christ's orange chiton decorated with intense chrysography, the haloes with punched patterns. Partially restored. 26.6 x 19.9 cm.