Icon of Saint John the Baptist, hand-painted antiqued style, 30x25 cm
Hand-painted icon of Saint John the Baptist in an antiqued style. Painted in tempera by Romanian iconographers following the Byzantine tradition, with gold leaf. The saint is depicted half-length with his head inclined and gaze turned upward, shown with long hair and a flowing beard against a golden background with darker tones and inscriptions in Greek. The image evokes the role of the Forerunner, prophet and herald — venerated in the Eastern tradition as the one who prepares the way; the compo...
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Hand-painted icon of Saint John the Baptist in an antiqued style. Painted in tempera by Romanian iconographers following the Byzantine tradition, with gold leaf. The saint is depicted half-length with his head inclined and gaze turned upward, shown with long hair and a flowing beard against a golden background with darker tones and inscriptions in Greek. The image evokes the role of the Forerunner, prophet and herald — venerated in the Eastern tradition as the one who prepares the way; the composition favors somber tones and a contemplative expression, while the gold leaf of the halo and background provides a contrasting brilliance. Supplied with a certificate of authenticity. Created on a wooden panel with an antiqued finish, thickness 2.5 cm; actual measurements 31x23x2.5 cm.