Ancient Russian icon of Saint John the Evangelist, 19th century, 35x30 cm
Ancient Russian icon of Saint John the Evangelist, 19th century, 35x30 cm. This is a rare icon from the mid-1800s in which Saint John is depicted at an advanced age, half-length in front of an open canvas, on which the Gospel he composed is shown. Close to him are the eagle, or his symbol, and the angel who persuades him to tell his visions of the Apocalypse. The inkwell indicates the importance of the writings of Saint John, which pass on the word of God. John, with his fingers, invites the spe...
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Ancient Russian icon of Saint John the Evangelist, 19th century, 35x30 cm. This is a rare icon from the mid-1800s in which Saint John is depicted at an advanced age, half-length in front of an open canvas, on which the Gospel he composed is shown. Close to him are the eagle, or his symbol, and the angel who persuades him to tell his visions of the Apocalypse. The inkwell indicates the importance of the writings of Saint John, which pass on the word of God. John, with his fingers, invites the spectator to silence, an attitude given by a passage from his gospel. The addition of some details, such as the inkwell, occurred in the 17th century.Subject: Saint John the Evangelist,Origin: Southern Russia,Technique: egg tempera,Materials: wood, levkas,Period: 19th century,Measurement: 35x30 cmThe icon is delivered inside an elegant box, together with the appraisal carried out by an icon expert.
