Icon - John the Baptist - Wood - Hand-painted

A splendid, rare, and ancient hand-painted tempera icon. The discovery of the Holy Head of Saint John the Baptist laid on the sacrificial platter. Support in egg tempera with gold leaf on bole and gesso prepared on a curved wooden panel. Refined artisanal craftsmanship of the past of high quality. Some slight and normal signs of age visible in the photos. Very fascinating and in good condition.