Saint John the Evangelist with his scribe Prokhor, circa 1600 and later

taken from a Royal Door, with the traditional composition, the scribe Prokhor writing the first words of the Evangely of St. John whose inspiration comes from heaven, on the table an ink pot and quill, to the right scrolls to write on, Prokhor seated against the backdrop of a dark cave

The upper part of the body of St. John and his head have been repainted, as is the case for the left part of the body and wings of the lion and also the upper part of the body and a minor part of the head of Prokhor. There are some other minor spots of restoration. We would advise prospective buyers to view.
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