Rare 17th-18th Century Painting

Rare 17th or 18th century painting, depicting the face of Jesus Christ, adorned with three fleur-de-lis...according to the information inscribed in Latin, this portrait corresponds to "the true image of the savior, our lord Jesus Christ, sent to King Abgar": VERA IMAGO SALVATORIS D.N.I.C AD REGEM ARACARUM MISA .
According to Christian belief: King Abgar V of Edessa, being gravely ill with leprosy, a messengersent a messenger to Christ to ask him to come and heal him.It was then that Jesus, unable to move, wiped his face on a clothon a cloth, to leave his imprint, which was brought to the king, who was healed...
Turin Shrine: from this biblical episode was born "the legend of King Abgar" since the linen was kept in Edessa until the year 577, then purchasedby the emperors of Constantinople, before disappearing in thelooted from the city: since then and over the centuries, painters havepainters have constantly tried to remain faithful to the face of Christ,known as the "Mandylion of Edessa" of which the famous "Saint Shrine of Turin" the most famous example...
remark: the painting offered here is quite exceptional in quality, notably the depth and expression of Jesus' gaze: the presence of the threethree lily flowers is quite rare to observe, as they generally embodydivine purity, but also the divine right of the French monarchy, which had which had made its emblem:this paintingis certainly "a devotional icon"which served a personal and intimate usepersonal and intimate use, for the one who addressed his prayers to Christ...
- please note that there is some fine cracking (slight missing and cutting) but the paint adheres perfectly to the canvas -
Canvas size: 45 cm x 28 cm
Antique frame (as is): 74 cm x 61 cm
- canvas fixed on cardboard with double-sided placed at the edge / ask me for other shots if needed -.