a russian hagiographical icon of st. john the baptist, circa 1600

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Description

35 1/2 x 28 3/4 in. 90 x 73 cm

the central panel of St. John surrounded by fourteen scenes of his life.

Provenance

Sold, Christies, New York, The George R. Hann Collection, April 17th, 1980, lot 77
USSR Central Art Collection Warehouse, 1934
Mosgostorg (label attached to back of panel)
Antiquariat. Invoice no.d-408

Exhibited

Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, January 12-February 12, 1944, no.14
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York April16-September 30, 1944

Literature

Harvey Gaul, A Memorable Icon Exhibition Hangs at Carnegie Institute, The Musical Forecast, February, 1944