$2,318
Religious painting, 17th/18th C. "Holy Face of Edessa", oil on canvas (framed). Depicting Abgar, King of Edessa, asking for Christ to visit and find a cure for an ailment from which he suffers. Unsigned. Complete translation of Latin text below. 47 1/2" x 38" Translation of the Latin text found on the picture "Holy Face of Edessa", the source of the legend of Abgar. Upper left text: Happy are you, Abgar, who have believed in Me, though you haven"t seen Me, for it had appeared in writings about Me that those who have seen Me do not believe, just as those who have not seen Me do believe and will obtain life. What you write to Me, that you wish Me to come to you (behold) those things foe which I was sent, I must necessarily accomplish and when I have fully accomplished them, I return to him who sent Me. As soon as I have ascended, I will send one of my disciples to you who will cure the disease by which you are so greatly tortured and will impart life to you and yours. Bottom text: From Abgar, ruler of Edessa,
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2009-12-05
