Icon - John the Baptist - Wood

A small antique Russian icon 'St. John the Baptist' from the 19th century (circa 1880). Hand-painted with egg tempera on a wooden panel with a chalk ground.

Typical method of icon painting in 18th- and 19th-century Tsarist Russia. The motif is widespread and very popular in the Orthodox Church.

This is an Old Believer icon. The painting is quite masterful and detailed (see photos).

Perfectly coordinated color contrasts and well-executed shading. The painting features very authentic craquelure (see photos).

The face of the Saint is especially expressive and striking (see photos).

The Saint is inscribed. The inscriptions are clearly legible.

Stable and solid wooden panel. The icon is in good condition with typical signs of age wear (see photos).

An icon for collectors and connoisseurs of the subject.

All details are clearly visible in the photos. Photos are part of the description.

Dimensions: 22.5 x 18 x 1.9 cm