GEORGIOS ARKOLEOS Kreta, tätig im 17. Jh. GROSSFORMATIGE SIGNIERTE IKONE MIT DEESIS Griechenland, Kreta, 17. Jh. Holztafel, rückseitig parkettiert. Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, Goldgrund. 67,2 x 53,8 cm. Griechische Signatur unten rechts ' GEORGIOS ARKOLEOS [...]'. Christus, auf einer Bank mit Sitzkissen thronend, wird von der Gottesmutter und Johannes dem Vorläufer flankiert. Weich modellierte Inkarnate mit Höhungen in Weiß. Die Gewänder sind durch weiße Schattierungen strukturiert. Min. rest. GEORGIOS ARKOLEOS Crete, active 17th century A LARGE SIGNED ICON SHOWING THE DEISIS Greek, Crete, 17th century Tempera on cradled wood panel. The oversized figure of Christ at the centre, seated on a bench with red and blue cushions, his feet resting on a suppedaneum, his hand raised in blessing, supporting the Gospels on his knee. The Mother of God and John the Baptist inclining their heads towards him, raising their hands in supplication. 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. Signed in Greek lower right 'Georgios Arkoleos The supplication of the servant of God Markarios Mulydas'. Minimally restored. 67.2 x 53.8 cm. - - - 25.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer price VAT margin scheme, VAT included, but not indicated and not reclaimable Optional: 19.00 % VAT on the hammer price 21.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer price 19.00 % VAT on buyer's premium