Antique 19C Russian Orthodox Tempera Painted Icon John Warrior Saint Ioann

Antique 19C Russian Orthodox Tempera Painted Icon John Warrior Saint Ioann^Sale

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Vendor: ScandinaviAntique

Type: Icon

Description

John the Warrior (Greek: Ιωάννης ὁ στρατιώτης, Russian: Иоанн Воин) is a Christian saint and martyr. He was born in the 4th century and lived until his death in the Byzantine Empire. Forced by Julian the Apostate to serve as a warrior against Christianity, he was imprisoned after being caught helping people in need or defending Christians, and awaited there his death penalty. However, John the Warrior was released after the death of the emperor during a war.
Culture: Russia
Creation period: early 19th Century
Creator: unknown Russian
Inscriptions: Chisel inscription at verso
Technique: Wood, tempera, gold.
Good condition, wear, losses
Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition.
Size in centimeters (metric): 31 cm height, 24,5 cm width
Measurements in inches (roughly): 12,2 in height, 9,6 in width
Net weight: App. 0,82 kg
App. Gross weight: 2 kg
John the Warrior is usually depicted with an uncovered head. His face is framed by dark hair and a beard. He wears an weskit, trousers, boots, scale armour (suggesting he was a horseman) and a cape. The three major attributes of John the Warrior are the cross (symbolizes his faith; defended by all available means), spear (strength; given by God in the name of the war against sin and unfaith) and shield (God's protection from all misfortunes).