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Ancient Russian icon of Saint John the Evangelist with basma, 17th century, 12x11 in

Model: IC004320
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Ancient Russian icon of Saint John the Evangelist with basma, 17th century, 12.3x11 inches. Rare icon of the 17th century with silver basma, representing a bust-size portrait of Saint John the Evangelist in his old age with an open book, showing the Gospel he wrote.
By his side, we find the eagle, symbol of the evangelist, and the angel that had encouraged him to tell his visions resulting in the Apocalypse. The small inkwell shows the importance of Saint John's writings, transmitting the Word of...



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Ancient Russian icon of Saint John the Evangelist with basma, 17th century, 12.3x11 inches. Rare icon of the 17th century with silver basma, representing a bust-size portrait of Saint John the Evangelist in his old age with an open book, showing the Gospel he wrote.
By his side, we find the eagle, symbol of the evangelist, and the angel that had encouraged him to tell his visions resulting in the Apocalypse. The small inkwell shows the importance of Saint John's writings, transmitting the Word of God.
Saint John brings his fingers to his mouth inviting to silence, an attitude that is probably caused by a passage from his Gospel.
The addition of details like the inkwell took place in the 17th century.
This icon was painted by hand in Northern Russia in the 17th century.
Delivered in a blue velvet box with the evaluation of an expert.
Measures: 12.3x11 inches.

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