Stake attention in this memory
This is a medium shot of an ornate, gold-plated icon of Saint John the Baptist, displayed in a dark museum setting. The icon is square with a decorative, embossed frame featuring floral motifs and geometric patterns. At the top of the icon, within a circular halo, is the depiction of Saint John the Baptist. He is shown from the chest up, with a solemn expression, light brown skin, and dark hair. He is wearing a greenish-brown robe. His right hand is raised, with the index finger pointing upwards. His left hand holds a scroll, which is partially unrolled and displays text in what appears to be Cyrillic script. The background of the icon is a dark, textured material. Below the icon, a black plaque with white text provides information about the artwork. The text on the plaque reads: "Иоанн Предтеча" (John the Baptist), "из деисусного чина" (from the Deesis tier), "Вторая половина XVIII века. Кострома (?)" (Second half of the XVIII century. Kostroma (?)), "Оклад: 1781 год. Галич" (Oklad: 1781. Galich), and "ЧМ-711". The overall environment suggests a museum display case or exhibit, with muted lighting and a dark, possibly velvet, background. The specific location in Moscow, Russia, is not explicitly provided by the image itself, but the artifact's description indicates it is from Kostroma and Galich, suggesting it is part of a collection in Russia.
Loading AttnAds…
No transactions found
