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Fine Russian Icon - The Beheading (Decollation) of St. John the Baptist (the Forerunner)

Fine Russian Orthodox icon representing the Decollation (the beheading) of Saint John the Baptist, known in Russia as "Saint John the Forerunner". He is the forerunner of Christ, the last of the Old Testament prophets, and the first Christian saint. A popular and much-venerated figure in Orthodox iconography, Saint John was beheaded under the order of King Herod, who wished to please Salome, daughter of the king's lover Herodias, whom the Baptist had reproached for her adultery.

Additional Info

  • ID#: 257-043-073-SP2
  • Size: 15 1/3 x 12 1/4 inches (39 x 31 cm)
  • Age: ca. 1890s
  • Origin: Vladimir region of Russia
  • Materials: Egg tempera on gilt, tooled, and gessoed wood
  • Price: $6,00020% off$4,800
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