Fixed under glass, Saint John, signed Doina Chitu Craciun.

Magnificent religious icon inspired by Byzantine tradition and Romanian heritage, created using the traditional technique of reverse glass painting (églomisé). Representation of Saint John the Evangelist dictating the Gospel to his disciple Prochorus in the Cave of the Apocalypse on Patmos. Saint John is accompanied by his traditional symbol, the eagle. The halos are enhanced with fine gold leaf gilding. The work is signed at the bottom center by the Romanian iconographer Doina Chițu Crăciun. Technique: Reverse glass painting with gilded details and rich-toned pigments (emerald green, ochre, sienna red). Original frame made of patinated red/burgundy solid wood with a mounting system on the back. Overall good condition. The colors and gilding retain their brilliance and freshness. Light period patina on the wooden frame.