Lot number 1968 - Auction 147
IKONE MIT DEM MÖNCH JOHANNES

AN ICON SHOWING ST. JOHN IN MONKISH ATTIRE Russian, 19th century Tempera on wood panel. Executed in great detail on a gold ground. The monk presented half-length dressed in the analov, or Great Schema, of the most spiritually advanced ascetic monks, he makes a sign of blessing with his right hand and holds a scroll with his other hand. Gilding minimally worn, minor areas of retouching. 35.6 x 31 cm.