This Eleousa – Our Lady of Tenderness – is a superb example of the Cretan school which combines Italian and Byzantine elements. The face is harmonious by Byzantine standards, with a finely proportioned nose, a narrow mouth and clear eyes with dazzling white. However, the modelling of the face and hands is undisputedly Italian.
Size: 33 x 27 cm (12.9 x 10.6 inches) ●