Grand Princess Collection

The Monomakh's Cap
5304564 The Monomakh's Cap.; (add.info.: Monomakh's Cap (also called the Shapka Zolotaya), is relic of the Russian Grand Princes and Tsars

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Found in the collection of the St Vladimirs Cathedral, Kiev

Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14
6203792 Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico)

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, c. 1700 (fresco)
6203793 Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, c.1700 (fresco) by Russian School (18th century); Cathedral of St. Sophia, Kiev, Ukraine; Photo eFine Art Images; Russian, out of copyright

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Private Collection

Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, 1832. Private Collection

Grand Princess Sofia pulls the golden belt from Prince Vasili the Cross-Eyed (From Illustrated Kara Artist: Chorikov)
Grand Princess Sofia pulls the golden belt from Prince Vasili the Cross-Eyed (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Trizna of Princess Olga 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Trizna of Princess Olga 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Baptism of Grand Princess Olga of Kiev. 955 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

Grand Princess Olga visiting Constantine VII (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-12th centur Artist: Anonymous
Grand Princess Olga visiting Constantine VII (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Trizna (from the Saint Olga series). Artist: Kondratenko, Gavriil Pavlovich (1854-1924)
Trizna (from the Saint Olga series). From a private collection

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev (Study for frescos in the St Vladimirs Cathedral of Kiev), 1884-1889. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

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"Grand Princess Olga of Kiev: A Captivating Portrait of Power and Grace" In the second half of the 19th century, two renowned artists, Nikolai Alexandrovich Bruni and Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov, immortalized the enigmatic figure of Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. These captivating portraits shed light on a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on Russian history. Olga's story begins in ancient times when she ascended to power as one of Russia's earliest rulers. As depicted in Giulio Ferrario's lithograph from 1831, she stood alongside other influential figures such as Rurik, Igor of Kiev, Sviatoslav, Vladimir the Great, and Ivan IV. This artwork serves as a testament to her significance within the Russian monarchy. The frescoes dating back to c. 1700 further emphasize Olga's enduring legacy. The artist behind these masterpieces skillfully captured her regal demeanor and unwavering determination. Nicholas Roerich continued this tradition by portraying Olga with grace and elegance during her reign. One cannot overlook Olga's legendary vengeance against the Drevlians—an event that has become etched in history books for centuries. Boris Artemyevich Chorikov expertly illustrated this dramatic moment when Olgas avenged herself upon her enemies. However, it is not just tales of revenge that define Grand Princess Olga; there are also stories highlighting her diplomatic prowess and strategic alliances. In Gavriil Pavlovich Kondratenko's Trizna series or Anonymous' miniature from Madrid Skylitzes manuscript, we witness moments where she visited Constantine VII or engaged in important negotiations with Prince Vasili the Cross-Eyed. Yet perhaps one of the most significant events surrounding Grand Princess Olga was her baptism into Christianity—a pivotal moment for both herself and Russia as a whole.