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The use and making of icons entered Kievan Rus' following its conversion to Orthodox Christianity in AD 988. As a general rule, these icons strictly followed models and formulas hallowed by Byzantine art, led from the capital in Constantinople.
- Our Lady of Vladimir. One of the finest examples of Byzantine iconography is the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus snuggling up to her cheek. Thisicon was sent to Rus as a gift in the early 12th century.
- Our Lady of Kazan. Yes, Russians love the Virgin Mary, so here is another Byzantine icon of her. Lost in the 15th century, it was mysteriously found 140 years later, in 1579, after a great fire in Kazan.
- "The Trinity" by Andrei Rublev. This is the first (and the last) non-Virgin-Mary icon in this list and one of the few proven conclusively to be created by Andrei Rublev, the great Russian icon painter who lived in the 15th century.
- The Theotokos of Smolensk. Like we said before, for Russians there is no such thing as too many miraculous icons of the Virgin Mary. This one, rumored to be painted by St. Luke the Evangelist, was given to Prince Vsevolod by the Byzantine emperor in 1046 when Vsevolod married his daughter, thus turning Kievan Rus’ into a powerful ally of the Orthodox Church.
Apr 8, 2016 · Learn about the origin, importance, theology, and restoration of Orthodox icons, the religious icon art of Eastern Orthodox Church. Explore the rare museum-quality Russian icons and other artifacts for sale at Russian Icon.
Nov 28, 2023 · Learn the key factors to distinguish authentic Russian Orthodox icons from modern replicas or forgeries. Explore the history, style, materials, age, provenance, and restoration of these religious artifacts.
Explore the online catalog of antique Russian icons from the 18th to the 20th centuries, created with the support of the Mikhail Abramov Museum of Russian Icons. See the Resurrection, Menaion, and other iconographic themes, painted in various styles and techniques by different workshops.
Dec 6, 2017 · Iconography hailing from the Eastern Orthodox Church (the second largest Christian Church in the world and commonly referred to as the Russian and Greek Orthodox Church) is now revered by collectors. Derived from the art of the Byzantine Empire and influenced by Ancient Egyptian and Greek traditions, authentic Russian iconography is extremely ...
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Apr 9, 2023 · Learn about the history, style and significance of Russian icons, religious paintings that have been created and used in the Orthodox Christian tradition for centuries. Explore five case study icons with high quality scans and descriptions, from Saint George to Last Judgment.
