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John the Baptist, from the Deësis (Intercession)

John the Baptist, from the Deësis (Intercession)

Father Loukas of Xenophontos

Three icon panels form the intercessory group known as the Dëesis (prayer, supplication). The Mother of God and John the Baptist are turned toward Christ Pantokrator with their hands raised as they are praying on behalf of humanity. Prayers of the monks in memory of the holy persons and flickering lights from the candles bring the depicted figures to life, just as the regular prayers and rituals of the Divine Liturgy commemorate and make the biblical events present in current time and space.
Artist
Father Loukas of Xenophontos
(Greek, b. 1964)
Title
John the Baptist, from the Deësis (Intercession)
Date
early 21st century
Medium
Egg tempera and gold leaf on panel
Dimensions
14 x 9 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. overall
Credit
Bequest of Frank R. Horlbeck
Accession No.
2021.41.46
Classification
Icons
Geography
Greece

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2019, bequeathed by Frank R. Horlbeck (Madison, WI) to the Chazen Museum of Art

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