The Eleousa Mother of God, circa 1600
Cretan
Panel: 29.5 x 22 cm Frame: 42.5 x 35.7
no. 3106
Inscriptions in Greek: Letters once on the gold ground denoting ΜΡ ΘΟ, Meter Theou and IC XC, Iesus Christos are now lost. Gold decorations on the hem of the Virgin’s,...
Inscriptions in Greek: Letters once on the gold ground denoting ΜΡ ΘΟ, Meter Theou and IC XC, Iesus Christos are now lost. Gold decorations on the hem of the Virgin’s, robe, especially below her neck, imitate Arabic calligraphy.
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Provenance
Collection of Monsignor Michel Berger, Prelate of Honour of His Holiness, Under-Secretary Emeritus of the Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church, Coadjutor Canon of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Rome), Professor at the Pontifical Institute for Oriental Studies.Exhibitions
Temple Gallery, Christmas 20251
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