John Tapley, Russian icon depicting St. John the Evangelist

Russian icon depicting St. John the Evangelist early 19th century Diameter: 24 cm.
depicting the saint at rest, shown at the center in half-figure, elder with white hair and beard, symbol of the wisdom and divine illumination. The iconography is characterised by a serene face, concentrate, with a mysthic gaze, depicted while he is writing something on a book or, as in this case, a roll, symbol of the Gospel of St. John or the Apocalypse. St. John is wearing a green robe and a red mantle, colors full of spirituality. Gilded background, tempera on panel. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.