ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON BEHEADING ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
An antique Russian Orthodox hand-painted icon depicting the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. The scene portrays St. John being led from his prison by a soldier on the left, holding an open scroll, while on the right, his body leans forward with hands tied before him, accompanied by a soldier raising a sword. In the upper center, Christ is depicted. Tempera and gold on a wooden panel with kovcheg. Dates to the 19th century. Antique Russian Orthodox Icons And Religious Collectibles.
Dimensions: 13 1/4 x 10 1/8 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Missing paint, cracks, chips, scratches. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
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An antique Russian Orthodox hand-painted icon depicting the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. The scene portrays St. John being led from his prison by a soldier on the left, holding an open scroll, while on the right, his body leans forward with hands tied before him, accompanied by a soldier raising a sword. In the upper center, Christ is depicted. Tempera and gold on a wooden panel with kovcheg. Dates to the 19th century. Antique Russian Orthodox Icons And Religious Collectibles.
Dimensions: 13 1/4 x 10 1/8 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Missing paint, cracks, chips, scratches. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.