Ancient icon Beheading John the Baptist XVIII century Russia

Ancient icon Beheading St John the Baptist XVIII century Russia.Orthodox icon made in the 18th century and from the North Russia region. The religious icon is painted with egg tempera on a 32x26 cm board.
The Russian icon depicts the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, an episode from the Gospels.According to the Gospel of Luke, John's parents were Zechariah, a Jewish priest, and Elizabeth. Both were elderly and childless. One day Zechariah was chosen to bring the incense offering to the Golden Altar of the Temple in Jerusalem. Archangel Gabriel appeared to him and announced that his wife would give birth to a child, and that his name would be John. His mission therefore does not follow a calling in adulthood but is true from birth, and is explicit in his name.The Catholic icon illustrates the terrible scene of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. St. John the Baptist was arrested because he publicly condemned the conduct of Herod Antipas, who was living with his sister-in-law Herodias divorced from his brother. Although she wanted him dead, Herod Antipas preferred to watch over the Baptist as he considered him a just man. One day the daughter of Herodias, Salome, gave a ball at a banquet that particularly pleased the King, so much that she agreed to grant one of his wishes. Salome asked his mother Herodias for advice, who demanded the head of the Baptist. Herod Antipas, although displeased, decided to keep his word and had John the Baptist's head carried on a tray.This Beheading of St John the Baptist icon is delivered with an expert's report and an export document.