Description of the icon of Dionysius “Savior in power”

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1. 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 […]...
2. 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 […]...
3. 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 […]...
4. 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. […]...
5. 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 […]...
6. 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 […]...
7. 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 […]...
8. 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 […]...
9. Vasnetsov Victor. Church of the SaviorArchitecture, like design, fascinated Vasnetsov, the reason for this was his participation in the Abramtsevo art circle, which zealously sought to create modern synthetic art. Vasnetsov became an architect in Abramtsevo. In 1881-1882, the Church of the Savior was not made by hands, it was built according to the project of Vasnetsov, in accordance with […]...
10. 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 […]...
11. 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. […]...
12. 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 […]...
13. 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 […]...
14. 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 […]...
15. 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 […]...
16. Description of the icon by Andrei Rublev “Our Lady of Vladimir”The well-known painting “The Virgin of Vladimir” was created by Rev. Andrei Rublev in 1406. The painting depicts the Mother of God, which holds the child tightly to her. The baby is sitting on the mother’s right hand. The son, loving, hugged the mother for the neck. This is jesus. His right hand stretches forward […]...
17. 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 […]...
18. 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, […]...
19. 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 […]...
20. 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 […]...
21. 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. […]...
22. Description of the painting by Vladimir Serov “V. I. Lenin proclaims Soviet power “Vladimir Serov’s painting “Lenin Proclaims Soviet Power” became the hallmark of social realism and the most important events in the history of the country. Millions of copies of the image were decorated with posters, school books and postage stamps. She brought the creator universal recognition and state award. The leader of the revolution is depicted […]...
23. 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 […]...
24. Description of the painting by Andrea Mantegna “Praying for the cup”This picture depicts one of the most dramatic and most famous scenes from the Gospel. We see the moment when Jesus just departed for prayer with his disciples. He is calm and does not expect anything to happen very soon, after a few moments. Pupils do not suspect anything and sleep. They do not know […]...
25. Description of the painting by Sandro Botticelli “Lamentation of Christ. PietaVenetian painting has always been a religious orientation. Sandro Botticelli is one of those artists who realistically showed the world of God and his creations. In the paintings of the master significantly changed the Early Renaissance to the High period. Oil paints are actively used, making the paintings more saturated. Soft color gives the outlines […]...
26. Installation of Salvador Dali “Angel Cross”Salvador Dali – a versatile genius who was not peculiar shyness. Artist, graphic artist, director, sculptor, writer, surrealist. He wrote several books, participated in the filming of several films, wrote many pictures that are still being discussed – because they are made in the style of surrealism, it can sometimes be difficult. He also engaged […]...
27. Description of the painting by Mikhail Nesterov “Dmitry, Prince of the Slain”In 1895, Mikhail Nesterov arrives in the city of Uglich. There he wants to prepare etudes for the conceived painting “Dmitri the Tsar of the Slain”. The artist visits the museum, where there were many icons with the face of a murdered boy. In the church, Mikhail Vasilyevich attentively examines the shroud that the prince’s […]...
28. 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, […]...
29. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Crucifixion of Christ”Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov – a famous Russian artist, widely known in Russia and abroad as the creator of masterpieces on the themes of epics about heroes and Russian folk tales. But few people now know what contribution Vasnetsov’s religious painting made to the development of Russian Orthodox culture. Vasnetsov’s father was a priest, and Victor […]...
30. Description of the painting by Albrecht Durer “Self-portrait in the image of Christ”“Self-portrait” (another name of the painting “Self-portrait in clothes decorated with fur”) is one of the famous paintings of the artist, which was kept for a long time in his family and not intended for the general public. On the self-portrait, we still see a fairly young man with a beautiful face (the artist was […]...
31. 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 […]...
32. Description of the painting by Marc Chagall “White crucifix”This is one of the best creations of Chagall. Here the artist’s constant thoughts about what is happening in his contemporary world are fully embodied. Thoughts are incredibly tragic. The tones of the Apocalypse have become major in the works of the painter, written before the war. Crucifixion takes first place among them. The viewer […]...
33. Description of the painting by Kazimir Malevich “Woodcutter”The well-known work of the talented artist Kazimir Malevich “The Woodcutter” was created by him during the years 1912-1913. The painter preferred oil as paints. He called this picture “The Imitation of the Icon”, meaning by this its similarity to the Etudes of fresco painting. However, the golden color preference was fairly straightforward, coarse and […]...
34. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens Van Rijn “Adoration of the Magi”The plot of the picture depicts the scene of the Birth of Jesus Christ. Many Renaissance artists loved this theme very much. She gave the opportunity to show imagination, to interpret the event in the light of her vision. The gospel of Matthew says that on the day when baby Jesus was born, the magi […]...
35. Description of the painting by Giotto di Bondone “Adoration of the Magi”The Adoration of the Magi is one of the most famous works of art in the whole world, written by an Italian master painter and architect Giotto di Bondone in the era of Proto-Renaissance. Giotto is famous for its influence on all Western European art, its traditions of painting and design are still many centuries […]...
36. Description of the painting by Giotto di Bondone “Kiss of Judas”Florentine painter Giotto di Bondone was one of the first artists who portrayed Judas the traitor. His picture of the Padua cycle “The Kiss of Judas” is a vivid example. This famous painting tells the contemplator about the confrontation between good and evil, about the greatness of the soul and meanness. The entire canvas background […]...
37. 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 […]...
38. Description of the painting by Giotto Di Bondone “Last Supper” (1304-1305gg.)The picture was painted by the artist in the period from 1304 to 1305. Giotto depicts a special event in Christianity – the Eucharist (Communion), the moment of the establishment of the New Testament. Because of the threat from the High Priesthood, the meeting was secret. The Last Supper is described in all the sources […]...
39. Description of the painting by Vasily Polenov “Among the teachers”The painting “Among the teachers” refers to the Gospel cycle of works by the famous artist Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov. Interest in the religious theme was characteristic of the masters of the time. However, as the author himself argued, he was looking for “historical truth.” That is why the work does not have a mystical story […]...
40. Description of the painting by Ilya Repin “Religious Procession in the Kursk Province”In the picture one can observe a large gathering of people accompanying the procession of the procession in which the miraculous icon is carried to the holy place where it first appeared to the people. But the artist tried to convey not only the procession itself, but to show rural life in Russia, depicting a […]...