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AZ27. Saint John the Baptist
Russian
Circa 1800
Panel: 30 x 26.5cm; 2.7cm thickness
Provenance: Berlin Art Market;
Temple Gallery 2012 (FF026);
Private collection London
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No. 27. Detail
St John the Forerunner (i.e. the forerunner of Christ), as he is referred to in the Orthodox tradition, points to the diskos (Eucharistic footed dish) held in his left hand. In it is the naked figure of Christ symbolising the Lamb of God of the Eucharist. See Cat. No. 2 for further discussion; also No. 13.