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Antique painting depicting the Face of Christ as Salvator Mundi
Flemish painter, 16th-17th century
Oil on copper
22 x 18 cm./ framed 42 x 39 cm.
An intense image of the face of Christ as 'Salvator Mundi', immortalised in a frontal pose, with a fixed gaze directed at the observer, the work of a Flemish master active in the 16th or 17th century.
The expression is solemn and conveys an evident protective, reassuring message, accentuated by the sense of hieraticity of the face, sublimated by the author through the use of a forcibly static pose and a frontal pose that follows an almost geometric rigour.
It is the most iconic Christian depiction, popularised by the great Northern European masters of the 15th to 16th century, such as Gerard David , Hans Memling, Gerard David or Dirk Bouts.
Private prayer was encouraged and small works such as these were easily transportable and suitable for domestic use, responding to a spiritual trend that emphasised meditation and reflection on humanity and the passion of Christ.
Although with human features, the transcendental nature, inherited from the Oriental icon tradition, is evident, the hypnotic and mysterious gaze enhanced by the powerful beam of light that strikes the features frontally.
Delevery information :
We take care of and organise the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers.
We take great care We personally take care of the packaging, to which we devote a great deal of care: each work is carefully packed, first with arti- cle material, then with a custom-made wooden box.
Should you have the desire to see this or other works in person, we would be happy to welcome you to our gallery in Riva del Garda, Viale Giuseppe Canella 18, we are always open by appointment only.
