Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Our Lady of Vladimir”

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1. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “The Meeting”For the Orthodox world, the icon of Andrei Rublev “The Presentation” has a special meaning. Candlemas is a Christian holiday that completes the cycle of Christmas holidays. In this icon, we see not just the image of the saints, but the whole story described in the pages of the New Testament. The Virgin Mary, on […]...
2. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Christmas”The icon of Rublev “Christmas” was written on a lime chopped board. At present, it can be said that the paint layer of the work is significantly lost, gaps and highlights are noticeable in many places, and the background gold is almost erased. The icon can be seen holes from the nails, filled with wax. […]...
3. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Annunciation”The icon, written on a lime board, has been preserved in the iconostasis of the Trinity Cathedral for many years thanks to the careful care of restorers, although the safety of the work of Rublev, of course, is difficult to assess as high. The plot is based on one of the central holidays of all […]...
4. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Spas”“Savior” Rublev – not a picture in the full sense of the word. This is an icon, which means that the meaning of its writing is fundamentally different. The picture expresses the inner world of the artist or captures the outer world, which the artist wants to rethink or preserve. The icon from the icon […]...
5. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Ascension of the Lord”The Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir was famous for its frescoes and icons. The main icon painters working on the internal space of the building were Andrei Rublev and Daniel Black. It was under the watchful eye of Andrei Rublev that these two masters created the icon of the Ascension of the Lord. This icon depicts […]...
6. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Archangel Gabriel”Andrei Rublev was considered one of the best Russian icon painters of all time. During his life he managed to paint several cathedrals and churches. One of his most famous works is the icon, which depicts the Archangel Gabriel. Andrei Rublev did not work independently. He was always helped by his apprentices, and while working […]...
7. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Savior in the forces”The icon “Savior in Power”, written by Andrey Rublev in 1408, is one of his most famous and mysterious works. The icon is made in the Byzantine style. Now she is in the Tretyakov Gallery (Moscow). Since Andrei Rublev was not only a talented artist, but also a monk, all his icons are filled with […]...
8. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “The Last Judgment”Rublev is one of the most famous icon painters, whose manner of writing for many years determined the entire development of Russian icon painting. After him, the familiar, gracious, well-defined faces of a dark, almost brown color, certain poses, a certain symbolism became familiar. And, despite this contribution, that after 600 years, its icons are […]...
9. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Trinity”More than 600 years ago, Andrei Rublev painted the magnificent Trinity icon. The work was made according to the canons of church art by an artist whose heart was devoted to serving God. Not surprisingly, all the works are filled with religious content. Before us are three figures of angels sitting at the table. The […]...
10. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Zvenigorod rank. Face of the Savior “This is a traditional belt icon image of the early 19th century. This painting was painted by a Russian artist and icon painter Andrei Rublev in a size that is taller than a man. This is one of three icons Rublev called “Zvenigorod rite.” Although scientists prove that the icons were originally 7 pieces. Only […]...
11. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Apostle Paul”Andrei Rublev is the most famous Russian icon painter of the Moscow school, whose creations are admired by art lovers and specialists all over the world. Master of monumental painting of the 14th century, Rublev was a great historical and cultural figure, which is still surrounded by legends and myths. Around the year 1408, Rublev […]...
12. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Archangel Michael”Andrei Rublev’s painting “Archangel Michael” is in the Tretyakov Gallery, where it occupies high positions. With this work, the artist seemed to combine all possible best qualities of a person and hope. Michael – the first angel at the right hand of God was always personified as the reliable protection of mankind and his interests. […]...
13. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Transfiguration of God”This image of the Lord was created on a lime tree board. Later, small keys were attached to the back of it. And it is interesting that the top one is driven from the left side and passes through almost the picture. When she was hammered into the board, they almost damaged the drawing, because […]...
14. Description of the icon by Simon Ushakov “Mother of God of Vladimir”The famous Russian icon painter Ushakov created a huge variety of skillful icons. His works are made in the classical church style. The iconographic paintings of Simon Ushakov sparkle with gold and precious stones. The master knew how to choose the right colors to convey the splendor of biblical characters and scenes. One of his […]...
15. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “The Descent into Hell”According to the biblical commandments, after his death, Jesus went to hell and smashed the gates that held everyone who was there. He came there to allow the prisoners there to rise with him. After all, according to the canons, hell is evil, and not only the souls of sinners, but also some of the […]...
16. Description of the icon of Dionysius “He rejoices in you” (end of the 15th century – beginning of the 16th century)The image written by the icon painter Dionysius is directly connected with the church chants. The icon of the first iconographer Dionysius “He rejoices in you” depicts the divine song of the martyr John to the Blessed Virgin Mary “He rejoices in you, Gracious…”. The icon was written by Dionysius around the end of the […]...
17. Description of the painting by Mikhail Vrubel “The Virgin and Child”The icon, written back in 1885 by Vrubel, on the one hand corresponds to all the Orthodox canons of iconography, which strictly enough limit the space available to the artist for fantasy, on the other hand, is unusual and original within these limits. Instead of the almost inanimate faces kept in a single strict style, […]...
18. Description of the icon of Dionysius “Savior in power”Today we have the opportunity to see the icon of the Savior in the Powers of Dionysius’s creation. Many who see this icon may say that it is similar to the “Savior in the forces” of the hands of Andrei Rublev, but this is not so. The composition that Dionysius drew repeats Rublev’s work, but […]...
19. Description of the icon of Simon Ushakov “Savior, not made by hands”This icon was painted by Simon Ushakov specifically for the Church of the Trinity. The temple was painted in the period from 1628 to 1653 years. At the bottom, you can even see the inscription, which indicates the authorship of Ushakov. The naming of the board and inscriptions occurred in the 19th century. This is […]...
20. Description of the painting by Vladimir Makovsky “Date”The painting “Date” was written by V. Makovsky. In 1883. This is a typical product of the “Wanderers” with the theme of impoverishment and the hard life of the people. The painting depicts the meeting of a mother, a peasant woman, with her son, who had been apprenticed to the city. A mother looks at […]...
21. Description of the icon of Simon Ushakov “Old Testament Trinity”Moscow icon painter and public figure of the 17th century, Simon Ushakov, in 1671 wrote another icon of the Old Testament Trinity. The basis for the construction of the composition was taken by the original work by Andrei Rublev. The location in the center of the picture of the table, three angels sitting around it, […]...
22. Description of the Icon of Dionysius “Crucifixion”“Crucifixion” is a classic icon written according to all canons. It does not have the liveliness inherent in the images of saints from the Renaissance masters, there is no grotesque image of hellish creatures inherent in Borges. It is simple and beautiful in this simplicity. The cross depicts the body of Jesus. It is curved […]...
23. Description of the painting by Konstantin Somov “Lady in Blue”In the painting “Lady in Blue” Konstantin Andreevich Somov portrayed his close friend and craft colleague – the artist Yevgeny Martynov. The artist created a retrospective portrait by placing his model in a stylized park and dressing her in an old luxurious dress. Some researchers believe that in this portrait Somov portrayed the Beautiful Lady […]...
24. Description of the painting by Vladimir Tatlin “The Model”Vladimir Tatlin’s painting “The Model” was written in 1913 and became part of a series of works by the author, made especially for the Tretyakov Gallery. This group of works characterizes an artist who goes through an uneasy creative way, starting from the everyday mundane description of a body, to the realization that the human […]...
25. Description of the painting by Gustav Klimt “Lady with a Fan”Gustav Klimt had the gift of a painter from birth, however, he did not rely only on originality, but honed his art at the School of Decorative Arts, in Vienna. For a long time, his canvases were created in a familiar, academic manner, without betraying the artist’s true thrust for bright, fantastic images and colors. […]...
26. Description of the painting by Rafael Santi “Lady with a unicorn”The painting was painted in typical Renaissance style. The painting depicts a girl holding a little unicorn in her arms. Unicorn since ancient times was considered a symbol of purity, purity. Legends say that only a virgin can tame a raging unicorn. The painting by Raphael Santi depicts a plot widely popular in those days. […]...
27. Description of the icon of Dionysius “Descent to Hell”Dionysius is one of the founders of church painting. He lived and worked the artist in Moscow. Together with his students, he participated in the painting of walls and domes of church institutions, the image of icons and the design of iconostasis. For a long time, the master headed an art artel consisting of clergymen. […]...
28. Description of the painting by Vladimir Borovikovsky “Portrait of E. A. Naryshkina”The divine beauty of the daughter of Ober Chamberlain A. L. Naryshkin, could not leave indifferent the icon painter Vladimir Borovikovsky. The formation of his work happened in childhood, when his father and brothers, being icon painters, taught the future artist all the basics of craftsmanship. After serving in the Cossack regiment from 1774-1780, he […]...
29. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Madonna di Foligno”Once in Foligno, lightning struck near the house of a rich man, but no one was hurt, nothing was charred and there was not even a fire. In memory of this amazing event, the man – his name was de Copni – ordered an icon of the Mother of God to Rafael, who would help […]...
30. Description of the painting by Vladimir Makovsky “On a hot day”Vladimir Makovsky was always perfectly able to convey everyday scenes from the life of ordinary people. Certain features of his artistic style make it possible to find a common concept and technique from the pictures of different subjects, with the help of which the author allows us to easily enter the Russian soul. One of […]...
31. Description of the painting by Claude Monet “Lady with an umbrella”The great artist Claude Monet in 1886 painted the famous painting “The Lady with an Umbrella”, or rather two pictures: “The Lady with an Umbrella looking to the right” and “The Lady with an Umbrella looking to the left.” The canvases are very similar, since the model was the same woman Susanna Goshede, who later […]...
32. Description of the painting by Andrei Matveyev “Self-portrait with his wife”This picture for the first time in the history of Russian painting speaks openly about the feelings of the artist. Never before in our history in the works did not meet the love-lyrical theme, affecting the relationship of representatives of different genders. Matveyev naively and touchingly describes his pride in the ability to create art, […]...
33. Description of the painting by Vladimir Makovsky “Bulgarian martyrs”Cloth depicting the drama – rather the exception in the work of Vladimir Makovsky, than the trend. His paintings are usually bright and kind, but the news of how the Turks brutally massacred the Bulgarian population, suppressing the rebellion, could not leave the subtle artistic nature indifferent. The characters in the film “The Bolganskiy Martyrs” […]...
34. Description of the painting by Raphael Santi “Lady with a veil”Rafael Santi is a great Italian artist who discovered the sensual world of love and admiration. He painted the painting “Dame Velata” during his creative maturity, which glorified him to incredible heights. The story of this picture begins with a big love. For a long time the artist could not find a model for a […]...
35. Description of the painting by Nicholas Feshin “Lady in Pink”Nikolai Ivanovich was a very famous artist in Russia and the United States. Most of his paintings belong to Art Nouveau and impressionism style. He studied at the Academy of Arts, where he closely communicated with I. Ye. Repin. He glorified his name in 1908, when he acquainted the public with the painting “Lady in […]...
36. Description of the painting by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin “Virgin of tenderness of evil hearts”Kuzma Sergeevich Petrov-Vodkin, without a doubt, is one of the most famous artists. This Soviet and Russian painter made a great contribution to the development of graphics, painting and pedagogy. In 1930, Petrov-Vodkin is recognized as an Honored Artist. Many foreign creators influenced his canvases. The paintings of the artist bear the imprint of modernity […]...
37. Description of the painting by Claude Monet “Lady in a green dress” (Camilla)Monet – French artist, one of the founders of impressionism, is famous. He began, however, with caricatures – his family was not rich, and Monet’s hand was light, his eyes were true. He accurately noticed the main features of people, did not hesitate to increase some, reduced others, and at fifteen was known as a […]...
38. Description of the painting by Vladimir Makovsky “First coat”Soviet artist Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky was always dearly loved by the Russian people. With the help of his paintings and today’s viewer can easily be transferred to the atmosphere of past centuries. One of the best works of the author can be called the picture “The First Coat”, the work on which was completed in […]...
39. Description of the painting by Andrei Ivanovich Ivanov “The Descent of the Lord”The painting “The Presentation of the Lord” was painted by Ivanov in the second half of the 1800s. On it, the artist depicted the gospel story of the meeting of Simeon with the baby Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem. According to the rite on the fortieth day after the birth of the firstborn, parents […]...
40. Description of the painting by Vladimir Borovikovsky “Annunciation”The Annunciation – a painting by Vladimir Borovikovsky, presumably written in 1810-1820, represents one of two types characteristic of his work – religious motifs and secular portraits. The picture is in the Russian Museum of St. Petersburg. Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky was a Russian artist, who was considered the main portraitist of Russia at the turn […]...