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John the Forerunner
19th Century
Chester Beatty
Dublin, Ireland
This composition is typical of the Greek tradition of icons depicting John the Forerunner. He is alone in the wilderness, wearing a robe of camel hair to signify his status as the first ascetic. A small axe by a tree refers to his ministry (Matthew 3:10) and the instrument of his martyrdom.
Details
- Title: John the Forerunner
- Date Created: 19th Century
- Physical Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Location Created: Russia
- Original Source: Chester Beatty, Dublin
- Rights: © Trustees of the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin
- Collection Number: CBL WX 40
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