Lot number 896 - Auction 151
SEHR FEINE UND GROSSE IKONE MIT DER BEWEINUNG CHRISTI

A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON SHOWING THE LAMENTATION OF CHRIST Greek, Cretan, circa 1500 Tempera on wood panel. The oversized figure of Christ at the centre, flanked by the Mother of God and St. John. The facial features and expressive hands accentuated by white striations, the figures depicted in bold outlines, the drapery rendered with stylized gradating tones. The background gold. The haloes punched. Losses to the borders, vertical crack. 42 x 30.3 cm.