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Beheading of Saint John, Russian Icon - 19th century.

Posted by CataWiki

13 May, 2020

Beheading of Saint John, Russian Icon - 19th century.

US$920.73

Beheading of Saint John, Russia Icon, 19th century, tempera on wooden board, size 30 cm x 26 cm. The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (also known as: Decollation of Saint John the Baptist or Beheading of the Forerunner) is a holy day observed by various Christian churches that follow liturgical traditions. The day commemorates the martyrdom by beheading of Saint John the Baptist on the orders of Herod Antipas through the vengeful request of his begrudged daughter Salome.

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