Lot number 1136 - Auction 161
JOHANNES DER VORLÄUFER AUS EINER DEESIS

SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER FROM A DEISIS Russian, 17th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. Partially gilded. Half-length depiction of the winged Saint John the Baptist as the 'Angel of the Desert', shown in three-quarter profile. In his left hand he holds an open scroll and a chalice containing the naked body of Christ, towards which he points with his right hand. Restorations. 31.5 x 26.5 cm.