The symbolic component of the image of Ioanna Krestitelya, his angelic rank spawned a type of iconography of Ioann Krestitel Angel of the Desert. This type extends from the XIII century, Greek, South Slavic and Russian iconography. Holy has wide angel wings - a symbol of the purity of his life, as the inhabitants of the desert. In Russia this type has gained popularity in the XVI-XVII centuries.
The iconography is based on following the Gospel text: Thank Christ came to John, who sent the disciples to ask Jesus: Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? . When moved settlements, Christ spoke to the people: What did you go out to see in the desert? Reed, the wind shakes it? ... What did you go out to see? Whether the prophet? So, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is he of whom it is written: "I will send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee" (Luke 7:. 17-29)). The text of the Gospel gave grounds to depict Ioanna Predteche winged angel of the desert or the scroll-preaching, or Beheading head - a messenger coming, and exploit the martyrdom of Christ.
Size: 30x37,5sm
Material: natural linden wood, oak shpugi, forged hook.
IMPORTANT! High quality image requires a delicate care (gently wipe dry / damp cloth without cleaning agents).
