Saint Olga Collection

Portraits of early Russian rulers. King Rurik 1, Igor I 2, Saint Olga 3, Sviatoslav I Igorevich 4
FLO4624781 Portraits of early Russian rulers. King Rurik 1, Igor I 2, Saint Olga 3, Sviatoslav I Igorevich 4, Vladimir Sviatoslavich the Great 5, and Ivan IV the Terrible 14

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

1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico)
1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico? by Giulio Ferrario), 1831. From a private collection

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 (Study for frescos in the St Vladimirs Cathedral of Kiev), 1884-89 (w / c, gouache)
FIA5385608 Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev (Study for frescos in the St Vladimirs Cathedral of Kiev), 1884-89 (w/c, gouache, gold & white colours on paper) by Vasnetsov

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

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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"Saint Olga: A Royal Legacy of Strength and Faith" In the second half of the 19th century, artists like Nikolai Alexandrovich Bruni and Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov immortalized the remarkable life of Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Born in 879 AD, she played a pivotal role in shaping Russian history. As a member of the Rurik dynasty, Olga witnessed her husband Igor's tragic death at the hands of Drevlian tribesmen. Determined to seek justice for her beloved spouse, she embarked on a legendary quest for vengeance known as "Olgas avenge to the Drevlians. " Boris Artemyevich Chorikov captured this tale in his evocative artwork from 1832. However, it was not only through revenge that Saint Olga left her mark. She embraced Christianity and became one of Russia's first Christian rulers. The Baptism of Grand Princess Olga by Boris Artemyevich Chorikov depicts this significant moment in 955 AD when she converted to Christianity. Olga's influence extended beyond religious conversion; she also laid the foundation for future generations. Her grandson Vladimir the Great would go on to establish Christianity as Russia's state religion during his reign. Throughout history, various artists have depicted Saint Olga with reverence. Luigi Giarre beautifully portrayed her alongside other notable figures from Russian monarchy in his colorful lithograph from 1831 titled "Portraits of the Russian Monarchy. " The grandeur and spirituality surrounding it can further showcased in Ancient Russian frescos and Roerich Nicholas' captivating artwork from c. 1700 and later periods respectively. Today, we remember Saint Olga as an embodiment of strength and faith—a woman who sought justice while embracing spiritual enlightenment. Her legacy continues to inspire generations with tales that echo through time.