A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE SWEET-KISSING MOTHER OF GOD (GLYKOPHILOUSA) Greek, Cretan, circa 1500 Tempera on wood panel. The Mother of God shown half-length, supporting Christ, the latter seated on his Mother's right forearm, blessing and holding a closed scroll. The Virgin wearing a maroon maphorion. The tooled haloes with scrolls, against a gold background. Wearings, minor losses, the carnation partially restored. 45.5 x 35.5 cm. SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER GLYKOPHILOUSA Griechenland, Kreta, um 1500 Laubholz-Einzeltafel. Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, Goldgrund, ornamental punzierte Nimben. 45,5 x 35,5 cm. Min. Farbabsplitterungen, Vergoldung berieben, Inkarnate partiell rest.