ICON 'SAINT JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN WITH SAINT LEON POPE AND SAINT CATHERINE' Volga region, late 18th century

tempera, levkas, silver leaf (?) on wood 33 x 25.5 cm Condition: overall good condition, some paint loss around the edges, the background and fields, and the halo are probably overpainted This favourite subject in the Old Believers' icon painting tradition is executed on a single plate. Saint John, immersed in spiritual thoughts, is depicted creating the Book of Revelation on the island of Patmos.