Icon - Saint John the Baptist 'Angel of the Desert'...

Icon from a Bulgarian school of the twentieth century depicting Saint John the Baptist “Angel of the Desert”. The Saint, winged, holds his severed head on a tray and the inscription, according to an ancient and rare Eastern iconography. Hand-painted on a wooden panel, with a gold background and halos, it features a deep color scheme and a pronounced expressiveness of the faces. An interesting example of the Balkan iconographic tradition, with great visual impact. In generally good condition. Measures 35x23 cm. Proper packaging and fast shipping.

Estimate:£169.23

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