A RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER WITH SCENES FROM THE LIFE presenting scenes from the life of the saint including his birth, baptisms, execution and the presentation of the head to Salome, surmounted by an image of God the Father overseeing the events. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel. Two insert splints on the top and bottom edges. 31.7 x 26.5 cm (12 1/2 x 10 3/8 in.)
