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2270n: "St. John the Baptist"
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"St. John the Baptist"
Second half of 19th century. Russia. Central Volga area
Size: 22,2 x 17,6 x 1,5 cm.
Technique & Material: cypress board, gesso, canvas, gilding with engraving, yolk tempera, drying oil.
Description: The borders and corners of the icon are engraved with a stylized floral ornament and decorated a la “cold enamel”. Author of the icon was a professional iconographer from a “golden triangle” of Volga area. The icon is made in a rather expensive and decorative way. The icon represents St. John the Baptist with outermost scenes of his life – his Birth and Execution.
Ideal state of preservation of the painting, the icon is under an original layer of drying oil.
High Resolution Images: fragments.
Price: EUR 700.-
ex-Price: EUR 1 100.-