Mother of God with Child.
Central Europe? (Czech?), Baroque, 17th century
Oil on canvas.
Dim. with frame: 98 x 66 cm. Dim. without frame: 84 x 50 cm.
Preservation condition: fairly good, minor paint defects present.
Mother of God with Child - a representation of the Hodegetria type (Greek for pointing the way). Mary was shown in half-form, forntally. Her left arm is supporting Jesus, and her right hand is supporting Jesuspreaches on Jesus blessing the worldAn interesting element is a decorative brooch that fastens the Madonna's robe - most traditional images are devoid of such ornaments. Christ holds a book in one hand and lifts it with the other in a gesture of blessing. Characters shown against a golden (secondary) background.
