The artwork, titled “Saint John the Baptist,” was created by the artist known as “Orthodox Icons” between 1387 and 1395. This piece belongs to the Late Byzantine or Palaeologan Renaissance period, which spanned from approximately 1261 to 1453, and falls within the genre of iconographic art. It forms part of a series depicting Saints.
The artwork portrays Saint John the Baptist in a traditional iconographic style characteristic of the Late Byzantine period. He is depicted with somber, contemplative features, holding a scroll in one hand, while his other hand is raised in a gesture of blessing or teaching. The background of the icon is worn, showcasing the passage of time, and the edges are bordered with a warm, reddish hue. Saint John’s hair and beard are rendered with detailed stylization, reflecting the intricate craftsmanship of the era. The icon is an example of religious devotion and serves as a symbolic representation intended for veneration within the Orthodox Christian tradition.
