Icon - Beheading of the Holy Forerunner (Decapitation of Saint John the Baptist) - Wood - Beheading of Saint John
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Russian Orthodox icon from the 19th century depicting the beheading of Saint John the Baptist, known in Eastern tradition as the Beheading of the Forerunner (Усекновение главы Иоанна Предтечи). Executed in egg tempera on a wooden panel, following the traditional techniques of Russian icon painting.
The composition presents different episodes of the martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist. In the center the saint is shown kneeling while the executioner raises his sword to carry out the sentence. On the left the Baptist is depicted during his imprisonment and on the right, the delivery of his head to Salome, shown before a palace-like architecture. At the top there is a celestial representation of God the Father, surrounded by a golden halo and clouds, blessing the scene.
The painting features a detailed composition, with garments decorated with golden motifs, halos and architectural elements characteristic of Russian religious iconography. It preserves original inscriptions in ecclesiastical Slavonic, including the title of the scene at the top.
The reverse presents a mortice crosspiece (a fixed wooden crossbar) typical of the traditional construction of Russian icons.
Origin: Russia
Dating: 19th century
Technique: Egg tempera on wooden panel
Dimensions: 18 × 15 × 3 cm
Weight: 370 g
Seller's Story
Sutí & Antique is a shop where the passion for singular objects became a way of life. The dedication drives me to seek unique, rare, and special treasures all over Spain and Europe.
Each piece must convey the passion and appreciation for the past, ensuring that every object is authentic and has a story to tell.
Translated by Google TranslateRussian Orthodox icon from the 19th century depicting the beheading of Saint John the Baptist, known in Eastern tradition as the Beheading of the Forerunner (Усекновение главы Иоанна Предтечи). Executed in egg tempera on a wooden panel, following the traditional techniques of Russian icon painting.
The composition presents different episodes of the martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist. In the center the saint is shown kneeling while the executioner raises his sword to carry out the sentence. On the left the Baptist is depicted during his imprisonment and on the right, the delivery of his head to Salome, shown before a palace-like architecture. At the top there is a celestial representation of God the Father, surrounded by a golden halo and clouds, blessing the scene.
The painting features a detailed composition, with garments decorated with golden motifs, halos and architectural elements characteristic of Russian religious iconography. It preserves original inscriptions in ecclesiastical Slavonic, including the title of the scene at the top.
The reverse presents a mortice crosspiece (a fixed wooden crossbar) typical of the traditional construction of Russian icons.
Origin: Russia
Dating: 19th century
Technique: Egg tempera on wooden panel
Dimensions: 18 × 15 × 3 cm
Weight: 370 g
Seller's Story
Sutí & Antique is a shop where the passion for singular objects became a way of life. The dedication drives me to seek unique, rare, and special treasures all over Spain and Europe.
Each piece must convey the passion and appreciation for the past, ensuring that every object is authentic and has a story to tell.
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Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Beheading of the Holy Forerunner (Decapitation of Saint John the Baptist)
Title additional information
Beheading of Saint John
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Russia
Height
18 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
3 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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