Decapitation of John the Baptist

The icon represents the scene of the decapitation of John the Baptist.

Decapitation of John the Bapitst with scenes from his life

The icon represents scenes from the life of John the Baptist.

John the Baptist, the Angel of the desert with scenes from his life

In the centrepiece of the icon St.John the Baptist is depicted as the Angel of the desert. His figure is placed against the background of two scenes of his life: Nativity and Beheading. In his left hand he holds an opened scroll, his right arm is raised in a gesture of blessing. In front of him lies his cut off head. Above him in the clouds is the Lord of Sabaoth.