Impressive 19th-century Gothic Revival religious artwork depicting God the Father, after the upper central panel of the Ghent Altarpiece / Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by the Van Eyck brothers.
The image is set in a highly decorative gilt architectural frame with Gothic columns, capitals and pointed ornament, giving the piece a strong sculptural and decorative presence.
The reverse bears an old “Winsor & Newton – London” stencil as well as handwritten Latin inscriptions corresponding to those associated with the throne of God the Father in the original Van Eyck composition:
Vita sine morte in capite
Iuventus sine senectute in fronte
Gaudium sine moerore a dextris
Securitas sine timore a sinistris
The image appears to be an early printed or chromolithographic reproduction, probably dating from circa 1860–1880.
Dimensions
Overall: approx. 77.5 × 40 cm
Image: approx. 65 × 26 cm
Condition
Authentic antique condition with visible age-related wear, including small losses, chips, cracks and wear to the gilding. These are shown in the photographs.
A striking decorative object for a Gothic Revival, eclectic, historic or collector’s interior.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGold, RedMaterialCanvas, Wood, PaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight77 cmWidth40 cmSigns of usageChipped, Crack