Lot number 1657 - Auction 142
FEINE IKONE MIT JOHANNES DEM VORLÄUFER ALS ENGEL DER WÜSTE

A FINE ICON SHOWING ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS ANGEL OF THE DESERT Russian, 17th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. Depicted standing full length on a rocky ground, his outstretched wings finely painted in red and enriched with chrysography, holding an unfurled scroll and a chalice containing Christi. The edges minimally chipped, partially restored. 31.2 x 25.5 cm.