John the Warrior
Iconography: John the Warrior, St., Life cycles of John the Warrior
Date: XIX century. First half of the 19th century.
Iconographic school/art center: Volga region.
Material: Wood, levkas, tempera, gold
Dimensions: height 31,1 cm, width 26,5 cm
St. John is shown dressed in military vestments holding a sword and a lance in his hands. On either side of his figure are his life scenes.
Border scenes:
1. John the Warrior praying to Christ;
2. John the Warrior setting Christians free;
3. Julian the Apostate orders John to kill and torture Christians;
4. John leading the army ordered to kill Christians.
Registration number ГМПИ 2743. ДИ-322-И. © The State Museum of Palekh Art
Bibliography:
1. Иконопись Палеха из собрания Государственного музея палехского искусства (Palekh Icon Painting. State Museum of Palekh Art ). М., 1994. С. 149. Илл. LXXX.
General view