Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON OF ST.

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON OF ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER - An antique Russian Orthodox icon of Holy John The Forerunner, hand-painted in egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel with raised kovcheg borders. Central Russia, 19th century. The icon is finely executed in bright colors on gold ground. John the Baptist is depicted frontally, with powerful angelic wings spread wide behind his back - this is how the icon painters reflected the name given to him as the Angel of the Desert. In his left hand the saint holds a cup with the infant Christ, and with his right hand he points to the Child. Russian Orthodox Icons, Religious Items And Collectibles. Dimensions: Overall size: 10 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.