caption: The image shows a hand-painted Byzantine Orthodox icon of St. John the Baptist, depicting him holding a book in one hand and a cross in the other. He is wearing a white robe and has a halo of light around his head. His facial features are detailed and his eyes are closed, giving him a peaceful and serene expression. His hair is long and wavy, and his hands are clasped in prayer. The background is a deep blue, and the painting is framed in a golden border.