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Saint John the Baptist Icon (polished gold)
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Hand-painted Orthodox icon of Saint John the Baptist, depicting the Forerunner holding a cross and scroll in a traditional Byzantine composition. Painted with egg tempera on a plywood panel using 24K genuine gold leaf, gilding, polished gold, and hand-engraved decorations. The icon features a raised border, protective varnish, and ships in a protective box.
Dimensions: 20.5 × 25.5 × 2 cm (8.1″ × 10.0″ × 0.8″)
Materials: plywood panel with raised border, egg tempera, 24K genuine gold leaf, varnish
Technique: egg tempera, gilding, polished gold, hand-engraved decorations
✓ Estimated shipping time: 1-2 days
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The hand-painted Orthodox icon of Saint John the Baptist, also known as Saint John the Forerunner, presents the prophet in a solemn frontal composition. He is shown holding a cross and a scroll, with his traditional ascetic appearance emphasizing his role as the Forerunner of Christ.
The icon is painted with egg tempera on a plywood panel and enriched with 24K genuine gold leaf. The gilded areas are carefully polished, creating a luminous gold surface, while the hand-engraved decorations add intricate floral and ornamental detail to the gilded background and halo.
Iconography and Symbolism
Saint John the Baptist is known as the Forerunner because he prepared the way for the coming of Christ and proclaimed His arrival. His raised right hand forms a traditional gesture of blessing or proclamation, directing attention toward his prophetic mission.
The cross held by Saint John represents his proclamation of Christ and also foreshadows the Cross and Passion of the Savior. The scroll in his other hand represents his prophetic preaching and the message he proclaimed to the people: repentance and preparation for the coming of the Lord.
His clothing is characteristic of his ascetic life in the wilderness.
The hand-engraved decorations enrich the gilded surface with delicate patterns and demonstrate the detailed craftsmanship of the icon. The raised border creates additional depth and visually frames the central sacred image.
A protective varnish completes the painted and gilded surface. The icon ships in a protective box, making it suitable for devotional use, collection, or gifting.
Feast Day
Saint John the Baptist — January 7, Synaxis of Saint John the Baptist
Gift Suggestions
-A special name-day or feast-day gift
-A beautiful addition to a home prayer corner
-A meaningful gift for someone named John
-A distinctive addition to a collection of hand-painted Orthodox icons
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