Lot number 693 - Auction 151
SEHR FEINE UND MONUMENTALE IKONE MIT DEM HEILIGEN JOHANNES DEM VORLÄUFER MIT SZENEN SEINER VITA AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A MONUMENTAL AND VERY FINE ICON OF SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER WITH SCENES FROM HIS LIFE, FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, Yaroslavl, late 17th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes, wings and details made of gold and silver, covered by a golden lacquer. Very fine modelling of the flesh tones in shades of red and beige. Richly detailed execution of the individual scenes within elaborate architectural settings and tree-filled landscapes. Borders trimmed, minor losses, minimal restoration. 120.3 x 100.5 cm.