Old Russian Legend Collection

Illustration to the The Tale Synko-Philipko, 1890s. Artist: Polenova, Elena Dmitryevna (1850-1898)
Illustration to the The Tale Synko-Philipko, 1890s. Found in the collection of State V. Polenov Open-air Museum of History and Art, Polenovo

Baba Yaga's hut on chicken feet. Russian style clock, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Baba Yaga's hut on chicken feet. Russian style clock, 1874. Private Collection

Single combat of Peresvet and Temir-murza on the Kulikovo Field in 1380. Artist: Jacobi, Mavriki Petrovich (1906-1938)
Single combat of Peresvet and Temir-murza on the Kulikovo Field in 1380. Private Collection

Cover of "Contes de l Isba", 1931. Creator: Bilibin
Cover of " Contes de l Isba", 1931. Private Collection

Three queens of the underground kingdom, 1879. Creator: Vasnetsov
Three queens of the underground kingdom, 1879. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Frog Princess, 1901-1918. Creator: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
The Frog Princess, 1901-1918. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The peasant and the domovoy, 1922. Creator: Chekhonin, Sergei Vasilievich (1878-1936)
The peasant and the domovoy, 1922. Private Collection

The Hut on Chicken Legs. Illustration to the poem Ruslan and Lyudmila by A. Pushkin, 1921-1926. Private Collection

Illustration to the fairytale The White Duck, 1901. Creator: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration to the fairytale The White Duck, 1901. Private Collection

Bogatyr. Creator: Veshchilov, Konstantin Alexandrovich (1878-1945)
Bogatyr. Private Collection

Gusli musician, 1911. Artist: Stelletsky, Dmitri Semyonovich (1875-1947)
Gusli musician, 1911. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, c. 1925. Artist: Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich
Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, c. 1925. Private Collection

Firebird as Tsarevna, c. 1925. Artist: Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-after 1935)
Firebird as Tsarevna, c. 1925. Private Collection

Illustration for the Fairy tale Snegurochka, c. 1925. Artist: Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich
Illustration for the Fairy tale Snegurochka, c. 1925. Private Collection

Illustration for the Fairy tale Vasilisa the Beautiful, c. 1925. Artist: Zvorykin
Illustration for the Fairy tale Vasilisa the Beautiful, c. 1925. Private Collection

Illustration for the Fairy tale of Ivan Tsarevich, the Firebird, and the Gray Wolf, c. 1925. Private Collection

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, 1832. Private Collection

Maslenitsa (Lubok), Second Half of the 19th cen. Private Collection

Tsarevich, . Private Collection

The Princess Who Never Smiled (Nesmeyana), 1896. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
The Princess Who Never Smiled (Nesmeyana), 1896. Private Collection

Ivan Tsarevich fought Zmey Gorynych. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Illustration for the Fairy tale Morozko, 1931. Private Collection

Bolotnik. Artist: Belukha, Yevgeny Dmitrievich (1889-1943)
Bolotnik. Private Collection

Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish, 1933. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish, 1933. Found in the collection of Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Illustration to the The Tale Ded Moroz, 1888. Artist: Polenova, Elena Dmitryevna (1850-1898)
Illustration to the The Tale Ded Moroz, 1888. Found in the collection of State V. Polenov Open-air Museum of History and Art, Polenovo

Illustration for Canto of Oleg the Wise, 1899. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Illustration for Canto of Oleg the Wise, 1899. Private Collection

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg. 912 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of Grand Duke Oleg. 912 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish. Private Collection

Illustration to the The Tale Synko-Philipko. Artist: Polenova, Elena Dmitryevna (1850-1898)
Illustration to the The Tale Synko-Philipko. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Churilo Plenkovich. Illustration for the book Russian epic heroes. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Churilo Plenkovich. Illustration for the book Russian epic heroes. Private Collection

Volga Svyatoslavich. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Volga Svyatoslavich. Private Collection

Koschei the Immortal. Artist: Malyutin, Sergei Vasilyevich (1859-1937)
Koschei the Immortal. Found in the collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

The Svantevit-Stone in the church in Altenkirchen on the island Rugen, before 1168. Artist: Pre-Christian Art
The Svantevit-Stone in the church in Altenkirchen on the island Rugen, before 1168. Found in the collection of the Pfarrkirche zu Altenkirchen

Gold pendant (Kolt) with the Sirin birds, 11th-12th century. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
Gold pendant (Kolt) with the Sirin birds, 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Tsarevna at the window (The Princess Who Never Smiled), 1920. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Tsarevna at the window (The Princess Who Never Smiled), 1920. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tchelyabinsk

A Knight. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
A Knight. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

The Trial of Strength of Yan Usmar, 1796. Artist: Ugryumov, Grigori Ivanovich (1764-1823)
The Trial of Strength of Yan Usmar, 1796. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Trial of Strength of Yan Usmovets, 1849. Artist: Sorokin, Yevgraf Semyonovich (1821-1892)
The Trial of Strength of Yan Usmovets, 1849. Found in the collection of the Far Eastern Art Museum, Khabarovsk

Illustration for Old Russian Legend Volga, 1901-1904. Private Collection

Churila Plyonkovich, 1895. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Churila Plyonkovich, 1895. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Ilya Muromets, 1893. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Ilya Muromets, 1893. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Canto of Oleg the Wise. Double page, 1899. Private Collection

Ivan Tsarevich riding the Gray Wolf, End of 1870s-Early 1880s. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
Ivan Tsarevich riding the Gray Wolf, End of 1870s-Early 1880s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Ilya Muromets, 1908. Private Collection

Princess Vasilisa and the Giant Lobster (after the Fairy tale Fire-bird and Princess Vasilissa). From a private collection

Abramtsevo. The Hut on Chicken Legs, End of 1880s. Found in the collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Baba Yaga, 1889. Artist: Karasin, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1842-1908)
Baba Yaga, 1889. From a private collection

Peasant Girl. Illustration to the book Contes de l Isba, 1931. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Peasant Girl. Illustration to the book Contes de l Isba, 1931. From a private collection

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"Unveiling the Mystical World: Exploring Old Russian Legends through Captivating Artworks" Step into a realm where ancient tales come to life, as depicted in these enchanting illustrations. The works of renowned artists such as Elena Dmitryevna Polenova, Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin, and Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov transport us to a bygone era filled with mythical creatures and heroic adventures. In "The Tale Synko-Philipko, " Polenova's brushstrokes capture the essence of this captivating legend. Bilibin's cover for "Contes de l'Isba" entices us with its intricate details, inviting us to delve deeper into the folklore that lies within. Meanwhile, Vasnetsov mesmerizes us with his portrayal of the Three Queens ruling over an underground kingdom. Vasnetsov's masterpiece "The Frog Princess" tells a timeless story of love and transformation. As we gaze upon it, we are transported into a world where frogs turn into princesses and true love conquers all obstacles. Chekhonin's illustration of "The Peasant and the Domovoy" introduces us to the mischievous house spirit that dwells in every Russian home. Its whimsical nature reminds us that even in legends, there is room for humor and mischief. "The Hut on Chicken Legs, " illustrated by an anonymous artist for Pushkin's poem Ruslan and Lyudmila, unveils Baba Yaga's peculiar dwelling place—a sight both eerie and fascinating. It serves as a reminder that not everything is what it seems in these mystical realms. Bilibin returns once more with his exquisite artwork for "The White Duck. " With delicate strokes, he captures our imagination as we follow along on this magical journey alongside Prince Ivan Tsarevich. Konstantin Alexandrovich Veshchilov brings forth the mighty Bogatyr—a symbol of strength and courage in Russian folklore.