Russian Icon Depicting Saint John the Baptist, from a Deësis Cycle
Russian
Circa 1845-1860
Egg tempera on panel
16 in. x 18 in.
About the Piece
Russian icon depicting Saint John the Baptist, from a Deësis cycle.
The Deësis is a traditional iconic representation of Christ in Majesty or Christ Pantocrator enthroned, carrying a book, and flanked by the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist, and sometimes other saints and angels. Mary and John, and any other figures, are shown facing towards Christ with their hands raised in supplication on behalf of humanity. (Source: Wikipedia)
