Russian icon of Jesus' baptism 5.5x4 in
Russian icon of Jesus' baptism 5.5x3.9 inches. The icon is painted by hand in Russia by competent painters on linden wood and gold leaf.
Jesus is depicted on the banks of the river Jordan with Saint John the Baptist approaching his hand to Jesus' head, in an humble attitude, while the angels are bowing down to Jesus.
For Eastern Christianism the Baptism represents a more important feast then the Nativity, because it's a symbol of the full manifestation of Jesus. The descent into the river represen...
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Russian icon of Jesus' baptism 5.5x3.9 inches. The icon is painted by hand in Russia by competent painters on linden wood and gold leaf.
Jesus is depicted on the banks of the river Jordan with Saint John the Baptist approaching his hand to Jesus' head, in an humble attitude, while the angels are bowing down to Jesus.
For Eastern Christianism the Baptism represents a more important feast then the Nativity, because it's a symbol of the full manifestation of Jesus. The descent into the river represents the death of Christ, leading to human salvation.
