A Greek Icon of the Pieta, 17th Century
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A Greek Icon of the Pieta, 17th Century
tempera and gold leaf on panel, inscribed to upper right, later pencil inscription to verso, framed.
Panel 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.; Frame dimensions 6 x 8 3/8 in.
A traditional depiction of the scene of mourning over the body of Jesus after the Crucifixion. Joseph of Arimathea stands at upper left, supporting the body of Christ, while the mother of Christ swoons at his feet and is supported by St. John. The entire scene is presented in a theatrical manner, with all figures depicted in the elongated Mannerist style.
Published:
McKenzie, A. Dean, Greek and Russian icons and other liturgical objects in the Collection of Mr. Charles Bolles Rogers, Milwaukee: University of Wisconsin, 1965 (illustrated on plate 16)
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
tempera and gold leaf on panel, inscribed to upper right, later pencil inscription to verso, framed.
Panel 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.; Frame dimensions 6 x 8 3/8 in.
A traditional depiction of the scene of mourning over the body of Jesus after the Crucifixion. Joseph of Arimathea stands at upper left, supporting the body of Christ, while the mother of Christ swoons at his feet and is supported by St. John. The entire scene is presented in a theatrical manner, with all figures depicted in the elongated Mannerist style.
Published:
McKenzie, A. Dean, Greek and Russian icons and other liturgical objects in the Collection of Mr. Charles Bolles Rogers, Milwaukee: University of Wisconsin, 1965 (illustrated on plate 16)
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
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