St John the Baptist hand-painted Icon

John the Forerunner
27/19 cm (10.6/7.5 inches)

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The glorious prophet and forerunner, John the Baptist, is also referred to as John the Forerunner because he was the forerunner of Christ. He was an ascetic and eminent prophet who baptized Christ and became one of the most revered saints in the Orthodox Church. John is a cousin of Christ through his mother, Elizabeth. He was later beheaded by Herod in the first century to satisfy the request of Herod’s stepdaughter, Salome, and his wife, Herodias. Because he baptized Christ, he is the patron saint of godparents. He is called the Angel of the Desert; he is sometimes depicted with wings.

✨ Materials & Technique

• natural wood panel
• made on primed boards with tukkal and chalk. Underneath the primer is a tukkal-glued canvas.
• hand-drawn composition
• egg tempera with natural pigments
• genuine gold leaf—22 K
• protective damar varnish

✨Personalization Options

• Handwritten dedication on the reverse or on a beautiful certificate
• Name or date inscription
• Optional priest blessing before shipping
• Custom size upon request

✨ Created with attention, patience, and prayer —
to bring peace, compassion, and reconciliation into the home.

✨ Shop Policies

Because each icon is created to order and prayerfully crafted by hand, I do not accept returns or exchanges. Cancellations are accepted within 3 hours of purchase.

If you need any clarification before ordering, please feel free to contact me—I will be glad to help.