Beheading of St John the Baptist, Antique Russian icon, 18th century
Beheading of St John the Baptist, Antique Russian icon, 18th century. Antique icon of the 18th century from Northen Russia, painted with egg tempera on a wood board of 32x26 cm, representing the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist.
The icon depicts the horrible scene of Saint John's beheading. The Baptist was arrested because he had publicly condemned Herod Antipas' behavior, leaving with Herodias, the divorced wife of his brother. The Saint's execution was asked by Herodias's daughter, Salome.
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Beheading of St John the Baptist, Antique Russian icon, 18th century. Antique icon of the 18th century from Northen Russia, painted with egg tempera on a wood board of 32x26 cm, representing the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist.
The icon depicts the horrible scene of Saint John's beheading. The Baptist was arrested because he had publicly condemned Herod Antipas' behavior, leaving with Herodias, the divorced wife of his brother. The Saint's execution was asked by Herodias's daughter, Salome.
This icon is delivered with export documents and an expertise of the Russian Cultural Heritage.