A large antique Russian Orthodox hand-painted on wood panel icon of Beheading of St. John the Baptist. A mixed media painting: tempera, kovcheg, gold leaf, and gesso on wood. Inscribed upper to the center. Circa: 17th century. The Beheading of John the Baptist is a great holiday in the Orthodox Church celebrated on August 29 and dedicated to the memory of the martyrdom of John the Baptist. Russian religious items and collectibles.
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