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", immortalized in a frontal pose, with his gaze fixed directly on the observer, the work of a Flemish master active between the 16th and 17th centuries. The expression is solemn and conveys a clear protective, reassuring message, accentuated by the sense of hieraticism of the face, sublimated by the author through the use of a forcefully static pose and a frontality that follows an almost geometric rigor. It is the most iconic Christian representation, made popular by the great Northern European masters from the 15th to the 16th centuries, such as Gerard David (https://allenartcollection.oberlin.edu/objects/15554/holy-face), Hans Memling, Gerard David or Dirk Bouts. Private prayer was encouraged, and small works such as this were easily transportable and suitable for domestic use, to respond to a spiritual trend that emphasized meditation and reflection on the humanity and passion of Christ. Although with human features, the transcendental nature, inherited from the Eastern tradition of icons, is evident, the hypnotic and mysterious gaze, highlighted by the powerful beam of light that strikes the features frontally. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The painting is sold complete with a pleasant golden frame and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and descriptive iconographic sheet. We take care of and organize the transport of purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. Contact us for any information, we will be happy to answer you. In the event that the work is purchased by non-Italian customers, it will be necessary to obtain an export permit which takes approximately 10/20 days, our gallery will take care of the entire phase up to obtaining it. All costs of this operation are included. Follow us also on: https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/