Antique Russian icon of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, 9x8 in, 19th century
Antique Russian icon of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, 9x8 in, 19th century.
Antique Russian icon portraying the intense Gospel episode of the beheading of Saint John the Baptist, measuring 8.7x7.9 in from the 19th century.
The icon depicts the dramatic moment when John, imprisoned for condemning the actions of Herod Antipas and Herodias, faces the death sentence. During a banquet, Salome, Herodias' daughter, requested John's head as a reward, leading to his execution on a platter.
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Antique Russian icon of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, 9x8 in, 19th century.
Antique Russian icon portraying the intense Gospel episode of the beheading of Saint John the Baptist, measuring 8.7x7.9 in from the 19th century.
The icon depicts the dramatic moment when John, imprisoned for condemning the actions of Herod Antipas and Herodias, faces the death sentence. During a banquet, Salome, Herodias' daughter, requested John's head as a reward, leading to his execution on a platter.
This icon holds significant spiritual and historical value, symbolising testimony and fidelity to truth.
Origin: Moscow, Russia.
Technique: egg tempera.
Materials: wood, levkas.
Dimensions: 8.7x7.5 in.
Era: 19th century.
This icon, with its profound expressiveness and rich iconography, represents a meaningful example of Orthodox spirituality. It will be shipped with a case and a certification provided by an expert.