Ancient Russian Icon Beheading of St. John the Baptist, 22x20 cm 19th century
Ancient Russian icon depicting the intense Gospel episode of the beheading of St. John the Baptist. According to the Gospel of Luke, John was foretold by the Archangel Gabriel to Zechariah and Elizabeth, an elderly childless couple, with his prophetic mission inscribed in his name from birth. The artwork portrays the dramatic moment when John, imprisoned for condemning the conduct of Herod Antipas and Herodias, faces the death sentence. During a banquet, Herodias' daughter, Salome, requested the...
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Ancient Russian icon depicting the intense Gospel episode of the beheading of St. John the Baptist. According to the Gospel of Luke, John was foretold by the Archangel Gabriel to Zechariah and Elizabeth, an elderly childless couple, with his prophetic mission inscribed in his name from birth. The artwork portrays the dramatic moment when John, imprisoned for condemning the conduct of Herod Antipas and Herodias, faces the death sentence. During a banquet, Herodias' daughter, Salome, requested the Baptist's head as a reward, leading the king to carry out the execution on a tray. A religious icon that holds strong spiritual and historical significance, symbolizing testimony and loyalty to the truth. Origin: Moscow - Russia. Technique: Egg tempera. Materials: Wood - levkas. Dimensions: 22.2x19 cm. Period: 19th century. This orthodox icon, with its intense expressiveness and rich iconography, is a significant example of Orthodox spirituality. The icon is shipped with a box and an appraisal conducted by an expert.
