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 with egg tempera on a levkas wooden board Central Russia, circa the late 18th or early 19th century. The icon is finely executed in bright colors on gold ground. John the Baptist is depicted frontally, 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: 14 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.