St. John the Baptist, handmade Russian icon, Moscow School. Early 19th Century.

Icon of St. John The Baptist. Handmade Russian icon, Moscow. Early 18th (1820-1830) The icon is in very good condition. It is made in four different levels, First wood, second canvas, third gold leaf and fourth the painting level. Size: 36.5x27 cm, 14.3x10.6 inch This item comes with a certificate from the Israeli Antiquities Authority.  John the Baptist is mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus and revered as a major religious figure in Christianity, Islam, the Bahá'í Faith, and Mandaeism. He is called a prophet by all of these faiths and is honored as a saint in many Christian traditions. According to the New Testament, John anticipated a messianic figure greater than himself and Christians commonly refer to John as the precursor or forerunner of Jesus, since John announces Jesus' coming. John is also identified as the spiritual successor of the prophet Elijah. According to the New Testament, John the Baptist was Jesus Christ's cousin. Some scholars maintain that John was influen