Icon of the Baptism of Christ with silver oklad tempera with gold on wood. A sponki on the reverse. Central depiction of the New Testament story of Christ's baptism. The Son of God stands unclothed in the Jordan while he is baptised by John and three angels on his left hand him his clothes. Above him is God the Father in the clouds, who has sent down the Holy Spirit as a dove. Gilt silver oklad in relief with vegetal ornamentation. Fig. 84 Zolotniki and with the date 1786. 30.5 cm x 26.5 cm. A Russian icon depicting the Baptism of Christ. Tempera and gold on wood. Gilded silver oklad, 84 zolotniki and dated 1786. Russia. Late 18th cent.